1. United States
2. Okla.
3. Letter

I am writing to express my strong support for maintaining the Department of Education and to urge you to uphold the critical role of the legislative branch in our government’s system of checks and balances. The Department of Education plays a vital role in ensuring equal access to quality education across our nation. It provides essential funding, enforces civil rights protections, and supports programs that help students, teachers, and schools thrive. Dismantling or weakening this department would not only disrupt these critical services but could also jeopardize the future of millions of students who rely on federally supported education programs. Beyond this specific issue, I want to emphasize the importance of Congress fully embracing its constitutional role. The legislative branch was designed to be a check on executive power, ensuring that no single branch dominates our democracy. As my representative, I urge you to defend this balance, resist any attempts to bypass or weaken congressional authority, and uphold the integrity of the laws and institutions that safeguard our democratic system. I appreciate the work you do on behalf of our district and trust that you will stand for both strong public education and the constitutional principles that guide our nation. Please let me know where you stand on these issues, and I look forward to your response.