Bills · HR 1544
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1544Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementCongressional-executive branch relations
LEASH DOGE Act
INTRO FEB 24· LAST ACTION FEB 24
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it's about holding a part of the government accountable and making its operations clear to everyone. If passed, it would shine a light on a department tasked with government efficiency, ensuring that its decisions about personnel and program funding cuts are transparent. Voters would gain a direct way to see who works at DOGE, what their qualifications are, and exactly which government programs are being affected by DOGE's efforts, including specific funding changes and layoffs.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide an unprecedented level of detail about a government department's internal workings and its impact on other agencies, potentially fostering greater public trust and oversight. If it doesn't pass, much of this information might remain private, making it harder for Congress and the public to evaluate DOGE's effectiveness, potential conflicts of interest, or the real-world consequences of its efficiency initiatives on federal programs and services.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to submit a detailed report to Congress listing all employees, their roles, background check results, security clearances, and any conflicts of interest.
This ensures Congress has a complete understanding of who is working at DOGE and whether potential ethical concerns or security risks are being managed.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that the head of DOGE and relevant presidential advisors appear at closed congressional meetings to discuss DOGE's current and future activities, including how its employees access federal computer systems and personal data.
This allows for direct, in-depth oversight by Congress, particularly regarding sensitive data access and the department's strategic direction.
PROVISION 03
Directs DOGE to establish and maintain a public website providing lists of its employees, federal employee layoffs, and details of federal programs with reduced, paused, or eliminated funding.
This provision increases public transparency, allowing citizens to directly monitor DOGE's operations and its impact on government services.
PROVISION 04
Sets a deadline of March 31, 2025, for all reporting, congressional appearances, and the public website to be fully operational.
This creates an immediate timeline for compliance, emphasizing the urgency of transparency requirements.
PROVISION 05
Imposes funding restrictions on DOGE if it fails to meet the specified deadlines, limiting its activities and halting funds for its agency teams.
This provides a strong enforcement mechanism to ensure DOGE complies with the transparency and reporting requirements.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 21
D· Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 24
Introduced in House
FEB 24
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1544
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 24, 2025
Last actionFeb 24, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 24, 2025
House BillHR 1544Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementCongressional-executive branch relations
LEASH DOGE Act
INTRODUCED FEB 24, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 24, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
21
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
