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FLORIDA - A group of Republican lawmakers, led by Reps. Cory Mills and Byron Donalds of Florida, has introduced a new bill designed to formally establish the Department of Government Efficiency as a permanent federal agency.
The bill, H.R. 2006 — also dubbed the “Department of Government Efficiency Act” or “DOGE Act” — seeks to enshrine the goals of Executive Order 14210 into law.
Originally launched through executive action by former President Donald Trump, the Department of Government Efficiency was created to overhaul the federal bureaucracy, aiming to reduce excess spending, trim the size of government, and improve overall accountability.
The executive order outlines sweeping reforms, including changes to federal hiring practices, plans for workforce reductions, and agency restructuring to maximize productivity and eliminate redundancy.
In a statement, Rep. Donalds pointed to the country’s soaring national debt and yearly deficits as justification for the bill.
“The American people are tired of watching Washington grow while their wallets shrink,” he said.
“It’s time to make this initiative permanent and finally address the waste and inefficiency that plague our federal agencies.”
The DOGE Act is the 88th piece of legislation supported by Donalds in the 119th Congress and is currently under review by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Other lawmakers backing the bill include Reps. Aaron Bean, Barry Moore, Mike Rulli, Victoria Spartz, Darrell Issa, and Mary Miller.
The initiative is reportedly being guided by tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, who is advising on technological modernization efforts tied to the department’s objectives.