Sherrill Supports New Legislation to Restrict Musk’s Access to Treasury Department
WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) joined her House Democratic colleagues to back new legislation that would restrict Elon Musk and his DOGE cronies from being able to access and abuse American’s personal information at the Department of the Treasury. Additionally, this legislation would provide additional congressional oversight of the department, in order to limit cyber and national security risks and prevent interference with payments.
“Social Security and Medicare payments are essential, earned benefits that allow Americans to make ends meet — they’re not a political football to be thrown around by Elon Musk and his cronies. That's why I’m backing legislation that would ensure only the most competent, qualified public servants — without conflicts of interest who have been thoroughly vetted — are able to access sensitive information at the Department of the Treasury. I refuse to let an unelected billionaire — and one of the richest men in the world — go after New Jersey’s seniors and most vulnerable,” said Rep. Sherrill.
The Taxpayer Data Protection Act will limit the Treasury Secretary’s authority to give access to its system only to people who: have the appropriate security clearance, do not have conflicts of interest, are not special government employees, and have been a federal employee for at least a year. Additionally, the legislation requires the Treasury inspector general to investigate and report to Congress on any unauthorized access and assess any cyber and national security risks and interference with payments associated with unauthorized access.
Sherrill has long been on the frontlines of protecting rights, freedoms, and our Constitution from Donald Trump and his billionaire cronies. She led House Democrats in bringing his first impeachment charges, held House Republicans to account in the wake of January 6th, and is now fighting for strong action in the wake of Elon Musk’s attempt to abuse the federal government to cut benefits for New Jersey families.
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