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An Open Letter

To: Sen. Risch, Rep. Simpson, Sen. Crapo

From: A constituent in Ketchum, ID

May 18

Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” isn’t just about tax cuts. It’s a roadmap for dismantling oversight, hollowing out federal protections, and handing Trump sweeping, unchecked control. Do NOT jeopardize our system of checks and balances; DO NOT APPROVE THIS BILL - Executive Order 14215, forcing independent federal agencies to follow White House legal interpretations and centralizing authority under the presidency - REINS Act-style regulation repeal, where major federal rules expire unless Congress re-approves them every 5 years allowing Trump to quietly erase protections without rewriting laws - Expanded executive control over agency budgets, allowing the White House to move federal funds internally without explicit congressional approval - Restoration of impoundment powers, giving Trump the ability to block or delay spending already passed by Congress - Creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), placing White House–aligned teams inside every federal agency with access to internal systems and influence over hiring and daily operations - Sharp cuts in regulatory enforcement, with agencies like the EPA, CFPB, and Labor and Transportation Departments halting enforcement of key safety, environmental, and anti-discrimination rules - Trump’s personal control over economic policy, strengthening his power to direct tariffs, pressure private companies, and dictate pricing with little resistance treating the U.S. economy like his own business

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