Demand Congress Pass the IG Independence and Empowerment Act

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I'm calling to ask the Senator to co-sponsor the IG Independence and Empowerment Act.
17 federal inspectors general were fired in one night in January 2025 without the legally required notice to Congress.
These watchdogs returned over $100 billion to taxpayers through fraud detection before they were removed. IG offices have lost 20 to 30 percent of their staff since.
This bill would require Senate confirmation before an inspector general can be removed. Please co-sponsor it.
Independent oversight protects taxpayers regardless of party. Thank you.

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Dear [Senator/Representative name],

I am writing as a constituent from [city, state] about demand congress pass the ig independence and empowerment act.

17 federal inspectors general were fired in one night in January 2025 without the legally required notice to Congress.

These watchdogs returned over $100 billion to taxpayers through fraud detection before they were removed. IG offices have lost 20 to 30 percent of their staff since.

This bill would require Senate confirmation before an inspector general can be removed. Please co-sponsor it.

The facts support this: 17 Inspectors general fired in a single night without legally required notice. $100 billion+ Taxpayer dollars returned by fired IGs through fraud detection and waste reduction. 20-30% Staffing decreases at IG offices through attrition and hiring freezes.

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 legally required notice

$100 billion+ Taxpayer dollars returned by fired IGs through fraud detection and waste reduction

20-30% Staffing decreases at IG offices through attrition and hiring freezes

On January 24, 2025, the Trump administration fired at least 17 inspectors general across federal agencies by email late on a Friday night. No 30-day notice to Congress. No stated reasons. Federal law requires both.

District Judge Ana C. Reyes ruled the firings were "obvious" violations of federal law but refused to reinstate the watchdogs. Since then, IG offices report 20 to 30 percent staffing decreases. Agencies are blocking IG access to information. Budget requests for IG offices have been cut or zeroed out at multiple agencies. Nearly 20 watchdogs have been fired since the start of the second term.

The fired inspectors general had collectively returned over $100 billion to taxpayers through fraud detection and waste reduction before their removal. Without them, no one independently audits how FEMA spends disaster money, how the VA treats veterans, or whether defense contractors deliver what they promise. The IG Independence and Empowerment Act would require Senate confirmation for IG removal. Tell your senators to co-sponsor it.