AFSCME Retiree Joins Lawmakers to Demand Investigation of DOGE

Lawmakers and Retirees Demand Investigation into Privacy Breach

In a significant move on Capitol Hill, AFSCME Maryland retiree Diana Lyles joined forces with lawmakers to call for an urgent investigation into the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) unauthorized access to private Social Security data. The call for action comes amid rising concerns over data privacy breaches.

The initiative was spearheaded by notable figures including Rep. John Larson, Rep. Richard Neal, and Rep. Joe Morelle. These congressional leaders introduced a Resolution of Inquiry aimed at compelling the Trump administration to disclose all documentation related to DOGE’s pursuit of Social Security Administration data. The resolution has garnered support from the entire Democratic membership of the House Ways and Means Committee.

"I’m here today as someone who relies on Social Security, and I’m proud to speak on behalf of the 2,500 AFSCME retirees who have called for an investigation into the misuse of our Social Security data by DOGE," stated Lyles, a dedicated member of Maryland AFSCME Retirees Chapter 1.

Highlighting the vulnerability of seniors and individuals with disabilities, Lyles expressed their shared concerns: “Seniors and people with disabilities have enough to worry about. We shouldn’t also have to worry about our Social Security data being misused or put at risk by billionaires who will never have to rely on a Social Security check to keep a roof over their heads or a meal on their tables.”