1. United States
2. Wisc.
3. Letter

I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the recent actions taken by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in assuming control over Grants.gov, the central platform for federal grant opportunities. This move appears to have been executed without the requisite legislative process or Congressional oversight, raising significant constitutional and procedural issues. Grants.gov has long served as a vital resource, facilitating the distribution of over $500 billion annually across more than 1,000 grant programs. The unilateral actions by DOGE threaten to disrupt this essential process, potentially delaying or halting critical funding for programs that support education, healthcare, infrastructure, and community development. The establishment and expansion of DOGE’s authority, particularly over federal grant-making processes, seem to have been carried out through executive orders without the necessary legislative approval. Such actions circumvent the checks and balances that are fundamental to our democratic system. I urge you to: 1. Investigate the legal basis for DOGE’s assumption of control over Grants.gov and assess whether it aligns with constitutional provisions and legislative intent. 2. Ensure that any changes to the management of federal grant platforms undergo proper legislative scrutiny and approval. 3. Take immediate steps to restore Congressional oversight over federal grant-making processes to prevent any further unauthorized executive overreach. Thank you for your attention to this pressing matter. I trust that you will take the necessary steps to uphold the integrity of our legislative processes and safeguard the equitable distribution of federal grants.