Bills · HR 2601
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2601Government Operations and Politics
Delete DOGE Act
INTRO APR 2· LAST ACTION APR 2
READING
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COSPONSORS
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READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents a direct challenge to the creation and funding of a new federal department established by executive order. If this bill becomes law, it would effectively dismantle or prevent the full operation of the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE Service) by cutting off all its funding, stopping its projects, and canceling any money already allocated to it. This means any potential benefits or changes that DOGE was intended to bring—like streamlining government operations or specific cost efficiencies—would not happen.
Conversely, if the bill does not pass, the DOGE Service could continue to operate and receive federal funding, potentially growing into a significant new entity within the federal government. Voters should care because this bill directly impacts the structure of federal agencies, how taxpayer money is spent, and the balance of power between Congress and the executive branch regarding the establishment and funding of government initiatives.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits the use of any federal funds to implement, administer, or enforce the "United States DOGE Service" (Department of Government Efficiency) or any executive orders related to its establishment and operations.
This provision is the core of the bill, aiming to completely stop the new department by cutting off its financial lifeline.
PROVISION 02
Rescinds (takes back) any federal funds that have already been made available for the "United States DOGE Service" and its related entities.
This ensures that even previously allocated funds cannot be used, preventing the department from continuing operations with existing resources.
PROVISION 03
Limits the use of federal funds for the United States Digital Service (USDS) so they can only be used for their original purpose (as of January 19, 2025) and cannot be spent on any projects initiated by the new DOGE Service.
This prevents an existing agency's budget from being used to support or backdoor fund the new, unfavored department.
PROVISION 04
Prohibits any individual associated with the DOGE Service from using federal funds or issuing orders under their government position.
This closes potential loopholes, ensuring that individuals connected to the defunded department cannot continue its work using other federal resources or authority.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 14
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
32
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 14 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 2
Introduced in House
APR 2
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2601
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 2, 2025
Last actionApr 2, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 2, 2025
House BillHR 2601Government Operations and Politics
Delete DOGE Act
INTRODUCED APR 2, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 2, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
14
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
