Asks the President to submit documents to the House regarding the Department of Government Efficiency's access to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection's systems and data.
Maxine Waters
Representative
CA-43
This resolution requests the President to provide the House of Representatives with documents and communications regarding the Department of Government Efficiency's access to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection's systems and data. It seeks detailed information on individuals involved, the extent of their access, any data breaches or misuse, and potential conflicts of interest. The resolution also requests data on the Bureau's staffing levels before and after specific dates in 2025.
House Resolution Demands Documents on DOGE Access to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Systems Within 14 Days
The House of Representatives is formally asking the President for a deep dive into who from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) got access to the computer systems at the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB). This isn't just a casual question; it's a resolution demanding specific documents and communications within 14 days. The core issue? Understanding the extent and nature of access granted to certain individuals, including some named figures like Elon Musk and others associated with DOGE, since January 20, 2025.
Peeking Under the Hood: Access and Data Security
This request gets specific. The House wants to know exactly who got access, their qualifications, and precisely which CFPB systems they could use. Critically, the resolution asks if these systems held confidential or sensitive personal information – think financial data – and whether anyone accessed information they weren't cleared for. It also probes whether any non-public information was copied, modified, or shared outside the Bureau by these individuals. Essentially, lawmakers are asking: was sensitive consumer data potentially exposed or mishandled, and what were the security protocols (like signed Rules of Behavior and training) supposedly in place?
Conflicts, Credentials, and Counting Heads
Beyond just system access, the resolution digs into potential conflicts of interest for the individuals involved and how these were reviewed or managed. This matters because the CFPB deals with rules and enforcement affecting major financial industries; outside interests could raise red flags. The request also asks for a headcount comparison – the number of full-time CFPB employees at the end of 2024 versus late March 2025, broken down by office, including a count of staff not actively working due to stop-work orders or administrative leave. This part seems aimed at understanding operational changes or potential disruptions within the agency tasked with protecting consumers in the financial marketplace.
What's at Stake? Oversight Meets Potential Disruption
While framed as an oversight action, this resolution puts a spotlight directly on the intersection of a new government efficiency initiative (DOGE) and an established consumer watchdog (CFPB). The CFPB handles data related to mortgages, credit reports, loans, and banking complaints – information central to many people's financial lives. The questions raised touch on data security, proper vetting of personnel, potential conflicts, and the operational status of the CFPB. Gathering this information could reveal procedural gaps or confirm proper protocols were followed, but the extensive nature of the request itself could also impact the Bureau's focus and resources.