Posted by Matt Hawes on 03/12/09 10:18 AM Last updated 03/12/09 6:23 PM   [Newer: Ron Paul on the Steve Gill Show, 3/12/09] [Older: Ron Paul on Earmarks]

The Federal Reserve Transparency Act, Congressman Paul's bill to audit the Fed, is now up to 28 cosponsors! (6 Democrats and 22 Repubs.)

Rep Abercrombie, Neil [D, HI-1]
Rep Alexander, Rodney [R, LA-5]
Rep Bachmann, Michele [R, MN-6]
Rep Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R, MD-6]
Rep Broun, Paul C. [R, GA-10]
Rep Burton, Dan [R, IN-5]
Rep Chaffetz, Jason [R, UT-3]
Rep DeFazio, Peter A. [D, OR-4]
Rep Duncan, John J., Jr. [R, TN-2]
Rep Foxx, Virginia [R, NC-5]
Rep Garrett, Scott [R, NJ-5]
Rep Grayson, Alan [D, FL-8]
Rep Heller, Dean [R, NV-2]
Rep Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R, NC-3]
Rep Kagen, Steve [D, WI-8]
Rep Kingston, Jack [R, GA-1]
Rep Marchant, Kenny [R, TX-24]
Rep McClintock, Tom [R, CA-4]
Rep Petri, Thomas E. [R, WI-6]
Rep Poe, Ted [R, TX-2]
Rep Posey, Bill [R, FL-15]
Rep Price, Tom [R, GA-6]
Rep Rehberg, Denny [R, MT]
Rep Rohrabacher, Dana [R, CA-46]
Rep Stearns, Cliff [R, FL-6]
Rep Taylor, Gene [D, MS-4]
Rep Woolsey, Lynn C. [D, CA-6]
Rep Young, Don [R, AK]

If you don't see your rep on this list, contact him/her today and urge them to support the bill!

Posted 03/12/09 10:35 AM Ryan Sheets Louisville, KY

Where's Kucinich? I was beginning to really respect the man. Even though some of the things he said made me cringe he seemed to be gunning for the Federal Reserve. If he has decided against cosponsoring this, perhaps my respect was misplaced.

Posted 03/12/09 10:39 AM Kerry Beard Anderson, IN

Where is Mike Pence? OK, Indiana's 6th District, it time to contact Mr. Pence!

Posted 03/12/09 10:50 AM Justin DeWind Grand Rapids, MI

None from Michigan I see. Maybe I can twist Peter Hoekstra's arm. He isn't in my district unfortunately.

Posted 03/12/09 10:53 AM bphenry Coppell, TX

glad to see my rep Kenny Marchant on board! I sent him a support e-mail a couple of weeks ago and just sent him a thank you e-mail.

Posted 03/12/09 10:57 AM BaneMaler Lawrence, KS

Just called Dennis Moore's (KS) office again today. He has never been a strong adherent to anything that I've wanted but there is always a first. There sure are a lot more Reps out there who need to be contacted :)

Posted 03/12/09 11:15 AM Hercuflea Woodstock, GA

Yeah! Dr. Tom Price might be worth something after all!

Posted 03/12/09 11:15 AM paulsjv Austin, TX

Just contacted my rep again.

Posted 03/12/09 11:28 AM Oscar DeGrouch Sunnyside, NY

Anyone know the Rep vs. Dem ratio here?

Posted 03/12/09 11:28 AM joe39275 Pittsburgh, PA

I'll have to try and contact that good-for-nothing congresswoman of mine and get her to actually do something worthwhile.

Posted 03/12/09 11:37 AM illuminati hater Las Vegas, NV

Oh good, Dean Heller from NV is on the list. I'll send her a thank you E-mail later. I'd also like to get a few more people from my states congress on that list.

Posted 03/12/09 11:39 AM LedgerSko Waupun, WI

I've sent messages to Arizona 6th's Jeff Flake twice. He is part of the Republican Liberty Caucus so I am hoping he supports this bill.

Posted 03/12/09 11:58 AM MRoCkEd Cheshire, CT

I'd like to hear the excuses of those congressmen who have not signed on as co-sponsors. Even those who love the Fed and all of its bailouts should still ask where the money is going.

Posted 03/12/09 12:00 PM Bill Braski Cincinnati, OH

Gave Rep. Jean Schmidt from OH-02 a call (her office anyway). Nobody there seems to know anything about it until they look it up themselves.

Posted 03/12/09 12:18 PM Michael Salvi Elkins Park, PA

This bill is a great idea, even if it doesn't pass, it's a tool for the near future when we door knock/lobby to tell people that "your rep voted against showing you where your money went" love it!

Posted 03/12/09 12:20 PM doctor jones New York, NY

This makes me happy, my congressman isn't on the list yet, but they've been hearing from me often, and since i interned for him I know most of his staff and I keep preaching the importance of this bill. My Congressman is Ralph Hall, 4th district of Texas.

Posted 03/12/09 12:28 PM KathyLatshaw BeaReady Smithville, OH

According to congress.org there are now 29 consisting of: (last sponsor added 03/11/2009) 6 Democrats 23 Republicans: http://www.congress.org/congressorg/issues/bills/?billnum=H.R.1207 &congress=111&size=full Let's work hard on those Dems! Could not figure out a way to copy/paste them here.

Posted 03/12/09 12:31 PM Glenn Cumming, GA

Thanks for the update, Matt. Representative Deal from GA is a no deal so far - I'm disappointed. GA's got three sponsors though - now if we can just get off the Pentagon's teat down here we'd really be making progress.

Posted 03/12/09 12:38 PM Isomies Mechanicsville, VA

My Congressman is the Republican minority whip. He's one of those Republicans that says things like "The problem with the stimulus is that it has too much pork", instead of "the problem with the stimulus is that the government cannot stimulate the economy". Anyone from Virginia, call your Representatives! We used to be the cradle of Liberty and we can regain that honor again!

Posted 03/12/09 12:42 PM mwarden Hamilton, OH

For as much as you guys (rightfully) complain about politicians using fear to influence behavior, you seem to like to use it a lot to motivate people to support auditing the Fed. There is a clear LOGICAL case to do so and there is no reason to excite emotion.

Posted 03/12/09 12:43 PM Ryan Sheets Louisville, KY

Sending this to John Yarmuth of KY-3... If you truly believe what you said regarding Article 1 of the United States Constitution you should immediately move to support House Resolution 1207. The act, introduced by Congressman Ron Paul from Texas, mandates an audit on the Federal Reserve. For too long the Federal Reserve has usurped the checks and balances of our three-branch system without any government oversight. For too long we have been duped by a banking cartel that has little to no interest in our welfare or in Democracy. For too long the Federal Reserve has taxed us all with inflation by printing money out of thin air. Article 1, Section 8 specifically grants Congress the power to coin and regulate the value of money. This is not an undefined power, nor is it a gray area. This is just as hazardous, if not more hazardous, as the consistantly increasing Executive Branch power experienced since the presidency of Lincoln. At least if we make the president a King we generally know what the King is doing. The Federal Reserve gives us virtually no information on its actions, and aside from the natural (albeit delayed) adaptations of the market we have no idea what is happening to our money supply. Even more vile than taxation is the inflation imposed upon us all by the Federal Reserve's easy money policies. If there are ten dollars in an economy and you introduce another dollar to the economy each dollar is realistically worth 91 cents. Furthermore, those who only had a dollar to start with are not going to get a pay raise from the guy with 5 dollars; he recognizes that his 5 dollars is worth just 4.55 now. Rich people become rich by saving money. Since the guy with 5 dollars controls half the money he controls up to half of the spending. When you start to devalue the money he has he is more likely to find ways to save his money than he is to start paying his employees more. Those with less are forced to make do with less. Savings are made nearly impossible for the lower half, the half you really want saving money. Mr. Yarmuth, I hope you will consider all of this and take immediate action to see that the Federal Reserve is held accountable.

Posted 03/12/09 12:46 PM cport99 Sarasota, FL

The 6 Dems that are cosponsors so far are Abercrombie, DeFazio, Grayson, Kagen, Taylor, & Woolsey.

Posted 03/12/09 12:53 PM Space Patriot Webster, TX

To everyone from the Houston area, please contact Pete Olson (R) TX-22. We need to get him on this bill as a cosponsor, too. Use the following: Clear lake Office Pete Olson 17225 El Camino Real, Suite 447 Houston, TX 77058 Phone: (281) 486-1095 Fax: (281) 486-1479 Sugar Land Office Pete Olson 1650 Highway 6, Suite 150 Sugar land, TX 77478 Washington, DC Office Pete Olson 514 Cannon HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5951 Fax: (202) 225-5241 http://olson.house.gov/

Posted 03/12/09 1:19 PM AlexHanchett Chandler, AZ

I called my rep again Jeff Flake AZ I could hardly believe that they did not know about it. The guy on the other end sounded like he thought it might be a bill Jeff could get behind... We shall see

Posted 03/12/09 3:24 PM Truk119 Nottingham, MD

I just contacted Rep. Kratovil's office (MD - District 1) and they were not even aware of HR 1207 (well, at least the intern who answered the phone was not). They took my information with a promise of a follow-up on the Representative's stance.

Posted 03/12/09 3:35 PM John Anderson II Queen Creek, AZ

AlexHanchett, I'm surprised Jeff didn't know about this. I emailed him about it quite a while ago using his contact page at house.gov. Maybe he just hasn't gotten that far yet. I'm confident he'll get behind it though.

Posted 03/12/09 3:40 PM nelsonwinters Duluth, GA

Here's John Linder's (GA-7)response to HR833 which seems to indicate he would be in favor of sponsoring HR1207... While I do not support efforts to eliminate the Federal Reserve, I do believe that we can make it more accountable and provide the American people with an opportunity to view the manner in which this nation's monetary policy is controlled. In light of the Federal Reserve's willingness to invoke its role as "lender of last resort," I believe additional transparency and disclosure are especially important. You may be interested to know that I have supported legislation in the past which would give the General Accountability Office the opportunity to audit the Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Advisory Council, the Federal Open Market Committee, and the Federal Reserve banks and their branches. I prefer this more limited approach to the wholesale abolishment of the Federal Reserve, which is what H.R. 833 envisions.

Posted 03/12/09 4:54 PM Saratica Escazú, Costa Rica

Color me ignorant but willing... when I go to congress.org to write to my peeps, am I writing to just the state reps or the fed as well? There are three FL co-sponsors and they are state, so I'm assuming I write to my other state reps. And can I only write to my rep in my area (my two are not on the list) or should I just go for them all? Thank you.

Posted 03/12/09 5:59 PM shagywashere Sacramento, CA

im glad my Rep is supporting this

Posted 03/12/09 6:53 PM BrentBurk Lompoc, CA

Rep Rohrabacher, Dana [R, CA-46] He knows how to represent me pretty well sometimes :).

Posted 03/12/09 7:06 PM KathyLatshaw BeaReady Smithville, OH

Abercrombie, Neil (D-HI 1st) Alexander, Rodney (R-LA 5th) Bachmann, Michele (R-MN 6th) Bartlett, Roscoe (R-MD 6th) Broun, Paul (R-GA 10th) Burton, Dan (R-IN 5th) Chaffetz, Jason (R-UT 3rd) DeFazio, Peter (D-OR 4th) Duncan, John (R-TN 2nd) Foxx, Virginia (R-NC 5th) Garrett, Scott (R-NJ 5th) Grayson, Alan (D-FL 8th) Heller, Dean (R-NV 2nd) Jones, Walter (R-NC 3rd) Kagen, Steve (D-WI 8th) Kingston, Jack (R-GA 1st) Marchant, Kenny (R-TX 24th) McClintock, Tom (R-CA 4th) Paul, Ron (R-TX 14th) Petri, Thomas (R-WI 6th) Poe, Ted (R-TX 2nd) Posey, Bill (R-FL 15th) Price, Tom (R-GA 6th) Rehberg, Dennis (R-MT At-Large) Rohrabacher, Dana (R-CA 46th) Stearns, Cliff (R-FL 6th) Taylor, Gene (D-MS 4th) Woolsey, Lynn (D-CA 6th) Young, Don (R-AK At-Large)

Posted 03/12/09 7:07 PM smashysmashy dover, NH

This is hilarious. For the past 5 years I have had to listen to the liberals rave how progressive New England is because we voted for Kerry in 04 and Obama in 08. Yet, the absolute most important transparency bill in a long time has not one New England cosponsor. I have been faxing, calling and emailing for over 2 weeks and I have yet to hear back from my Rep Shea-Porter.

Posted 03/12/09 7:37 PM jbstoudenmire Albany, GA

Where is Barney Frank? Isn't he a big critic of the secrecy of the Federal Reserve?

Posted 03/12/09 8:13 PM reformational Northumberland, PA

SPELLING ERRORS on the "audit the Fed" petition http://www.campaignforliberty.com/campaigns/auditthefed.php?projid=13 FIAT money, not "feat". and MAKE DUE, not "make do". Please correct it!

Posted 03/12/09 8:37 PM amarks richland, PA

I have a question . Do we contact both our congressmen and our senators . Is HR 1207 just up for support in congress or both houses . I've contacted my congressman (D-Tim Holden)but haven't gotten any reply yet . Sorry for the stupid questions but I am still fairly new at this whole politics thing

Posted 03/12/09 8:56 PM Son Of Liberty Erie, PA

We need a sample letter to make it easier and faster to send our reps letters!

Posted 03/12/09 9:36 PM KathyLatshaw BeaReady Smithville, OH

reformational - Hope the actual item that is sent is corrected. I got the snail mail petition today and it's fine. Also, 'make do' appears to be correct.

Posted 03/12/09 9:46 PM KathyLatshaw BeaReady Smithville, OH

Appears now a senate version, S. 513 same title but appears to address just the immediate demand for the FED to post names for all loans since March 24, 2008. Can someone explain how this works? Would the Senate hope to replace the House version with this only? http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s111-513

Posted 03/12/09 10:00 PM Glenn Cumming, GA

Congressman Deal, I just found out today that you are not one of the co-sponsors of H.R. 1207, The Federal Reserve Transparency Act. It's understandable with all the chaos produced by the last administration and the current one, that you may not have had a chance to familiarize yourself with this piece of legislation sponsored by that great statesman, Ron Paul of Texas. Please join Representatives Broun, Kingston, and Price in supporting this bill as a co-sponsor. If you are for individual liberty, prosperity, and peace then it is time to turn off the money machine that is the Federal Reserve System. It makes totalitarianism and legalized murder possible. Dr. Paul has it right and has been right for over thirty years. Please join him in defending that ideal envisioned by our founders. Thank you for attention to this most urgent matter,

Posted 03/12/09 10:41 PM Saratica Escazú, Costa Rica

Here's my letter to my FL reps Charlie Crist (Gov), Larcenia Bullard (D) and Ron Saunders (D): "I'm writing to ask you to sponsor H.R. 1207, the Federal Reserve Transparency Act which mandates an audit of the Federal Reserve. It is a one page bill found here: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=h111-1207. As of this moment, there are 29 co-sponsors, including three from the great state of Florida: Cliff Stearns, Bill Posey and Alan Grayson. I'm asking you to join them and co-sponsor H.R. 1207. The Federal Reserve refuses to give us an accounting. They print our money, our U.S. dollars. They spend it in the trillions, we pay interest, our children and grandchildren are expected to pay back principal... don't we have a right to know what that money bought? The United States is suffering a financial meltdown. We must know where our money is going. Help us by co-sponsoring H.R.1207 and demanding an audit of the Federal Reserve. Even those who support the Fed and all of its bailouts should still ask where the money is going."

Posted 03/12/09 11:15 PM pensotti Reno, NV

Glad to see McClintock is now onboard. I wrote twice and I know other C4Ler's did likewise. Not sure if our communication helpped but I'd like to think it did.

Posted 03/13/09 12:00 AM ResurrectLiberty New City, NY

It's disappointing that no one from New York has signed on yet. I contacted my representative, Nita Lowey, by sending several emails and sending letters via mail to her local and D.C. office. I am disappointed that I have yet to receive a response. These politicians need to wake up and realize that they govern by the consent of the people; the sooner we drift away from the notion that we are obliged to the government, the better.

Posted 03/13/09 12:01 AM lieskegirl milwaukee, WI

Hmm not surprized WI is on the list

Posted 03/13/09 02:54 AM canam San Rafael, CA

pensotti, I think our communication DID help. Woolsey is in my district, and I called her offices (ALL OF THEM) to thank her and encourage her to get other democrats on board. Then I called McClintock when I noticed his name was not on the list. I talked to the staffers and called a few other CA Reps offices too. When they asked where I was calling from in their district, I acknowledged that while I am not a constituent in their district and that my rep has already signed on, I went on to say that I feel so strongly about the bill that I want ALL of MY California representatives on board because they ultimately represent the entire state, not just their own district. That kind of polite enthusiasm has seemed to help. I usually try to call each local office and the national office for each rep, because ultimately one or two numbers will have a full voicemail inbox. The way I figure, if one of the offices drop the ball, I'll have talked with someone or left a message at another office for the same person. That's my strategy, fwiw.

Posted 03/13/09 08:14 AM Timothy Gandee Perry, OH

Below is an email correspondence between my Congressman’s Legislative Aid and me. Perhaps my rep might be getting involved. It only took two weeks of daily calls, emails, and talking to every aid I could find for Mr. LaTourette. From CJ Lennon - Legislative Aid - Hey Tim... I hope all is well and I'm sorry I missed your call. Let me give the bill a look and I will write up something for the Congressman. I'll be in touch soon to let you know if we will cosponsor. Thanks -----Original Message----- From: Tim Gandee [mailto:tgandee@myhelio.com] Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 1:48 PM To: alangrayson@graysonforcongress.com; brianmw75@yahoo.com; canderson3@oh.rr.com; Lennon, CJ; colson@news-herald.com; tips@fox8.com; list@freepress.net; chairman@lakegop.com; Matt.Mitchell@ohr.state.oh.us; Setliff, Deborah; editor@news-herald.com; Ciofani, Nick; Ciofani, Nick; podonnell@plaind.com; sgoldberg@plaind.com; SEATON@plaind.com; raufuldish@lakecountyohio.org; newsdesk@wews.com; 19tips@woio.com Subject: The Federal Reserve Transparency Act is now up to 28 cosponsors! The Federal Reserve Transparency Act is now up to 28 cosponsors! I am curious as to why Congressional District 14's Representative, Mr. LaTourette, does not wish to find out what the Federal Reserve is doing with over $9 Trillion in funds that they have created from nothing. It seems to me that the People should be aware of what the Federal Reserve is doing and this bill would help in doing so. Both Republicans and Democrats are helping this bill. Please advise if anyone knows why Mr. LaTourette is standing on the sidelines of this important issue.

Posted 03/13/09 10:14 AM pencils2 Nevada City, CA

Glad to see McClintock is supporting this bill, it's nice having a representative close to Ron Paul. I'll actually be meeting him today, which should be interesting...

Posted 03/13/09 11:09 AM Rogie3 Jacksonville, FL

It is kinda scary auditing the FED. If we get this passed then we could expect to uncover fraud on a massive scale. Then what? Would we get to see who the private shareholders of the FED are? I think that if most people where aware that 25% of thier tax dollars went to paying interest on the 5 trillion in debt the FEd holds then this would pass in about 2 minutes. With all of the New money they have created this year, we will not collect enough taxes to pay just the interest on the treasury bills held by the fed. We are screwed.

Posted 03/13/09 1:09 PM Bohemian Reno, NV

Considering the Fed wantonly prints money and delegates nearly all risk to the US Treasury and Tax Payer, I'm not worried about debt to the Fed. When it becomes obvious to the rest of the nation that the Fed is just a scheme to indept the USA to private interests...the crooks will be run out of town.

Posted 03/13/09 2:31 PM DebbieMcKee Campbell, TX

Can you provide a petition to print out for HR 1207? Some of us are already collecting signatures for HR 833 for End the Fed, it would be nice to collect signatures for this as well. Please?????

Posted 03/13/09 2:52 PM ticsani Boca Raton, FL

I think it's a race against time the forces of a single world currency are much quicker. I think the Fed Reserve is headed is this direction. Why is FRTA taking so long to become law?? "Nobel-prize winner backs world currency" KAZAKH President Nursultan Nazarbayev has won backing for his plan for a single world currency from an intellectual architect of the euro currency, Nobel-prize winner Professor Robert Mundell. http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25173126-12377,00 .html

Posted 03/13/09 3:36 PM gride huntington beach, CA

our guy in oc, ca rohrbacher is on it he voted no on both rip off aka bail out packages

Posted 03/13/09 9:00 PM BruceLayne Lexington, KY

I'm leaving this browser window open all weekend so it's staring at me Monday morning to remind me to call my congresscritter and ask why he isn't co-sponsoring this bill. I already received a reply to my letter asking him to co-sponsor and support Dr. Paul's earlier End The Fed bill. The letter was the standard pack of lies. The Fed is our friend. We need The Fed to stabilize our economy. The Fed is a government agency, under strict control of Congress. My congresscritter is either a moron, or he thinks I am. I'm going to ask him where I can find all of this transparency in government I've been promised. The Fed flooding trillions of unaccountable dollars into the market to destroy our currency and then our economy, all without any audit or accountability? Transparency? Yeah, right.

Posted 03/13/09 11:39 PM Deb Wells Kansas City, MO

Contacted 100% Liberal Democrat Congressman Cleaver in Missouri - I reminded him that "President Obama promised us transparency". We'll see how he responds.

Posted 03/15/09 08:46 AM Joyce Morrell Arlington, IN

Indiana District 6 Constituents please contact Congressman Mike Pence at: 765-640-2919 - Anderson Office Washington Office: 202-224-3121 (Switch Board) Ask for Congressman Pence's office and ask him to co-sponsor/support HR 1207. He is aware of it...how do I know? Twelve others that I know have already contacted him. Do not let them tell you he is not aware of the resolution. Let's blow on that brush fire!

Posted 03/15/09 09:48 AM Steven Vasquez Ballston Lake, NY

[Your Name] [Your Address] [Your Phone Number] [Today's Date] [Representative's Name] [Representative's Local Office Address] [Representative's Phone Number] Dear Representative [Representative's Name Here], I urgently seek your Support and Co-Sponsorship of H.R. 1207: The Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2009. Recently, it has come to light that the Federal Reserve is not accountable to American citizens. While we are required by law to give an accounting of every penny we come in contact with, the Federal Reserve, in contrast, can spend as it pleases without Congressional approval or oversight. In this economic crisis, we deserve an accounting of how our money is being spent-- H.R. 1207 will shed light on the Federal Reserve. President Obama pledged to bring transparency to Washington D.C., and by supporting this piece of legislation you are assisting the President in achieving this very worthy goal. President Obama also pledged to work with both parties in order to find bi-partisan solutions to the problems facing America. H.R. 1207 currently has bi-partisan support amongst its 28 and counting co-sponsors. Your support for this legislation will demonstrate a willingness on your part to put the interests of your constituents before party loyalties. This critical legislation is short and concise, and can be read in less than 5 minutes. I encourage you to take the time to read H.R. 1207, and then swiftly act to support it. A lack of support for H.R. 1207 suggests that you oppose the President's goals of transparency and bi-partisanship, and instead favor secrecy and division. It should be noted that a common error among many members of Congress is that Title 12, Ch.3, Subchapter II, §248b, which orders the Board of Governors to give an annual independent audit of the Federal Reserve, provides the results of the audit to Congress or the public. In reality, these audits are held in secret by non-elected officials of a private corporation that controls the monetary policy of the United States of America with no Congressional oversight or regulation. Thank you in advance for your attention. I have every expectation that you will do right by your constituents and support this measure to bring accountability to the Federal Reserve. Sincerely, [Signature] [Your Name Here] [Your Contact Info]

Posted 03/15/09 6:53 PM Jerky Sandy, OR

I've contacted Rep. Kurt Schrader and I'm about to contact Rep. Blumenauer

Posted 03/17/09 08:17 AM BruceLayne Lexington, KY

I called my congressman Monday. The person who would respond to that matter is away from her desk. I called my congressman Tuesday. The person who would respond to that matter is away from her desk. I'll call back again Wednesday, and Thursday....

Posted 03/17/09 08:22 AM BruceLayne Lexington, KY

I mailed this letter to my congressman yesterday. Feel free to copy any portion for your own use. I copied some with permission from another C4L member. Representative Chandler: Please co-sponsor and/or support H.R.1207, an effort to audit the Federal Reserve. Recently, it has come to light that there is little to no accountability to the people on the part of the Federal Reserve. As citizens, we're required to give an accounting of every penny we come in contact with. The Federal Reserve has never been held to the same standard. During this time of extreme economic crisis, the people deserve an accounting of where our money is going. Currently, H.R. 1207 is enjoying bi-partisan support. Your efforts in supporting this important legislation would go a long way in proving to your constituents that you not only hold the Federal Reserve to the same standard as you do your constituents, but it would also show that you believe in transparency. Anything less than support for this resolution suggests that you are in favor of secrecy and a lack of accountability to the people who pay the bills. We pay the tab. We have a right to know where our money is going. Unlike recent bills that you voted for that had hundreds of pages and just a few hours to read, this bill can be read in under 5 minutes. I encourage you to take the time to read it, and then move to support it.

Posted 03/17/09 08:47 AM eduardo89 Segovia, Spain

I was wondering if someone could write a letter for all of us to use when contacting the press. Some sort of uniform letter would help us all to save time and become more efficient in writing to our local media. Thanks in advance !

Posted 03/18/09 11:54 PM jamesknippen Wheaton, IL

Here's one of the letters I sent to my House Rep: Dear Mr. Roskam, I recently emailed you asking you to vote YES for HR 1207, The Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2009. Now I am writing to request that you cosponsor the bill. I greatly appreciate your vote against the ludicrous stimulus-spending bill and am glad to know that you value transparency in government. Now it is time to demand transparency from the Federal Reserve. I was outraged when Sen. Bernie Sanders asked Chairman Bernanke to tell the Senate Budget Committee who received 2.2 trillion dollars of the American people’s money and Bernanke’s answer was “no.” It is appalling to think that, as a young American, my future wealth is in the hands of a rogue agency that refuses to account for the money it is lending. 22 of your Republican colleagues have already cosponsored the bill, which would give Congress the authority, for the first time ever, to truly audit the Federal Reserve. I strongly urge you to join them in supporting this historic legislation, which I believe is of the highest importance. I know I do not need to mention how foolish any congressperson will look to his constituents if he votes against finding out to whom, exactly, their money is going, but I cannot emphasize enough the amount of respect that will be given to those congresspersons who take a stand for what is right and finally demand answers from the Federal Reserve. Please, PLEASE, look into HR 1207 and say that you will cosponsor the bill? It is very short and most definitely worth considering.

Posted 03/20/09 10:24 AM eduardo89 Segovia, Spain

Is there anywhere I can get a list of email for congressmen, instead of always having to send them an email using a form on their website?

Posted 03/20/09 4:43 PM mobilize Orting, WA

Dave Reichart, 8th District, WA has been contacted! He better sign on!

Posted 03/20/09 4:46 PM mobilize Orting, WA

https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml Is a quick way to find out who your Representative is, from there you can contact via Email, Mail, Phone or in person.

Posted 03/21/09 02:11 AM shagywashere Sacramento, CA

These are the new guys Rep Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2] - 3/19/2009 Rep Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN-7] - 3/16/2009 Rep Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-13] - 3/17/2009 Rep Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] - 3/19/2009 Rep Castle, Michael N. [R-DE] - 3/17/2009 Rep Fleming, John [R-LA-4] - 3/18/2009 Rep Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] - 3/19/2009 Rep McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11] - 3/19/2009 Rep Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7] - 3/19/2009 Rep Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19] - 3/19/2009 Rep Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3] - 3/16/2009