Subject: Stand Against H.R. 5766 and H.R.3282

Dear Representative Cramer,

I am writing to strongly urge you to oppose the two federal sunset commission bills - H.R. 5766
and H.R. 3277 - when the House considers these bills next week. H.R. 5766 and H.R. 3277 would 
force federal programs to justify their continued existence in front of an unelected commission
with the power to recommend whether they live, die, or get "realigned."

I am opposed to H.R. 5766 and H.R. 3282 because I do not believe Congress should abdicate its 
oversight responsibilities and turn over decisions about the federal government to an unelected
sunset commission which could conduct its deliberations without public hearings or public 
participation.

Essential public services are much too important to be left to the will of an unelected, 
unaccountable private panel. Congress, the Inspector Generals office, and the GAO already 
have the authority to conduct oversight of federal agencies and this power should not be 
released to the executive branch. Additionally, "sunset commissions" could make recommendations
that would adversely affect federal worker protections such as collective bargaining rights, 
civil rights, and whistleblower protections.

There are many programs for which there is simply no question of their worth. H.R. 5766 
and H.R. 3277 would force programs to conduct even more costly analysis to justify their 
existence instead of focusing on service and would be potentially damaging to worker rights. 
I strongly urge you to vote against these two bills.

Sincerely,

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