17 inspectors general were fired in one night. A judge ruled it unlawful but could not reinstate them. IG offices lost 20-30% of their staff, and the proposed budget would cut their funding another 12%.
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- I'm calling to ask the Senator to pass the Inspector General Independence and Empowerment Act.
- On January 24, 2025, the president fired 17 inspectors general in one night without notifying Congress. A federal judge ruled it unlawful.
- IG offices have since lost 20 to 30 percent of their staff. The proposed budget would cut IG funding by another 12 percent.
- Inspectors general are the government's internal auditors. Without them, nobody checks whether agencies are following the law or where taxpayer money is going.
- The current law requires 30 days notice but has no enforcement teeth. The IG Independence Act would fix that.
- I'm a constituent. Please co-sponsor and pass this bill.
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Dear [Senator/Representative name],
I am writing as a constituent from [city, state] about pass the inspector general independence and empowerment act.
On January 24, 2025, the president fired 17 inspectors general in one night without notifying Congress. A federal judge ruled it unlawful.
IG offices have since lost 20 to 30 percent of their staff. The proposed budget would cut IG funding by another 12 percent.
Inspectors general are the government's internal auditors. Without them, nobody checks whether agencies are following the law or where taxpayer money is going.
The current law requires 30 days notice but has no enforcement teeth. The IG Independence Act would fix that.
The facts support this: 17 Inspectors general fired in a single night without congressional notice. 20-30% Staff lost from IG offices across the federal government. 12% Average proposed IG funding cut in the FY2027 budget, with Interior and Justice facing 28% each.
I am asking you to take a public position on this issue and act accordingly. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address]
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- 17 Inspectors general fired in a single night without congressional notice
- 20-30% Staff lost from IG offices across the federal government
- 12% Average proposed IG funding cut in the FY2027 budget, with Interior and Justice facing 28% each
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On January 24, 2025, Trump fired 17 inspectors general in a single night without notifying Congress or providing justification. Federal law required both. A federal judge ruled the firings unlawful but declined to reinstate the watchdogs. By October 2025, the administration fired another IG with thin reasoning.
The damage went deeper than the firings. IG offices across government lost 20% to 30% of their staff. The FY2027 budget proposal would cut IG funding by an average of 12%, with Interior and Justice facing 28% cuts each. Oversight employees reported fears of retaliation for doing their jobs.
Inspectors general catch fraud, waste, and abuse. When the administration pays $4.5 billion to push workers out the door and hands system access to political operatives, somebody has to watch where the money goes. Tell Congress to pass the IG Independence and Empowerment Act.
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