Uphold Your Constitutional Duty to Control Federal Funding

Trump's attempted federal funding freeze has important and serious implications on congressional authority. As a duly elected member of Congress, you—not the executive branch—hold the constitutional power and duty to determine federal funding. Any attempt to undermine that authority is an affront to the role of the legislative branch and the will of the people you represent. The power of the purse is exclusively vested in Congress under Article I, Section 9 of the Constitution. Any delay, obstruction, or circumvention of duly appropriated funds threatens not only critical services but also the very structure of our government. If Congress allows this erosion of its authority to go unchecked, it sets a dangerous precedent that weakens your ability to serve your constituents effectively. I urge you to take decisive action to reaffirm Congress’s control over federal funding decisions. That includes: 1. Assert congressional authority over appropriations to prevent any executive interference in funds that have already been approved. 2. Demand transparency and accountability regarding the freeze, ensuring that all funding decisions remain within the purview of Congress. 3. Take legislative or legal action, if necessary, to prevent future attempts to undermine Congress’s constitutional responsibilities. This is not just a policy dispute; it is a matter of protecting the foundational principle of separation of powers. Your constituents elected you to make these funding decisions, and it is imperative that you do not cede that responsibility to any other branch of government.