A source familiar with the Oversight committee’s plans said lawmakers have already met with key members of the incoming Trump administration’s DOGE team.
Drew Friedman@dfriedmanWFED
November 22, 2024 5:56 pm - * Reprinted
The Department of Government Efficiency’s efforts to make massive cuts to the federal workforce and government spending will soon come under Congress’ microscope as well.
Leaders on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee announced plans this week to form a DOGE subcommittee in the next Congress. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) will serve as the subcommittee’s chairwoman.
DOGE, led by Elon Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, aims to cut $2 trillion in government spending — a number well above several attempts from previous administrations to improve government efficiency. President-elect Donald Trump tapped Musk and Ramaswamy to lead the external commission.
A source familiar with the Oversight committee’s plans said lawmakers have already met with the incoming Trump administration’s DOGE team, including Ramaswamy. The source added that the DOGE team is “supportive” of the committee’s plans and the two groups are already working together.
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