John,
As an original co-sponsor of the Taxpayer Data Protection Act, I’m committed to ensuring that our Treasury Department—and your private financial data—is shielded from unauthorized access. This system, which processes approximately $200 billion every day, and has historically been accessible only to a select few with proper clearance.
Until very recently, stringent safeguards ensured that personal details such as names, addresses, bank account numbers, and Social Security numbers remained secure. But when DOGE sent individuals who did not meet these rigorous criteria, it posed a clear threat not only to your personal privacy but also to our national security.
The Taxpayer Data Protection Act is our comprehensive congressional response to this unprecedented assault on our Constitution. It mandates that only qualified public servants with top security clearances and no conflicts of interest are permitted access to these critical systems.
Will you join me in demanding that House Republicans vote to enact this critical legislation?
Thank you for your support,
Joe Courtney
