H.R. 2742: DOGE Accountability and Transparency Act

This bill, known as the DOGE Accountability and Transparency Act, aims to provide greater oversight and transparency regarding the actions taken by the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency Service (DOGE). It requires the Administrator of DOGE to report to Congress on a weekly basis regarding its activities related to federal agencies. The primary focus is to ensure accountability for changes made by DOGE that could affect federal agencies and the public they serve.

Key Provisions

• Weekly Reporting: Within one week of the bill's enactment, and then weekly thereafter, DOGE must submit reports to Congress detailing any actions it has taken with respect to each federal agency. This includes:
• Statutory authorization for each change.
• Information on changes in employee numbers at each federal agency.
• Specific descriptions of each change made by DOGE.
• Details of any cost-saving measures implemented.
• Policy changes that have been instituted.
• Any physical changes to agency structures or locations.
• Information regarding any federal agency data accessed by DOGE.
• A comparison of expected versus realized benefits from DOGE’s actions.
• Initial Reporting: An initial report must be submitted within one week of the bill's enactment, covering the activities of DOGE from January 20, 2025, to the enactment date of the bill.
• Purpose: The bill underscores Congress's role in providing oversight of the executive branch, emphasizing the need for transparency, especially regarding changes that may affect citizens and their data.

Objectives

• To prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in federal operations.
• To ensure that decisions made by DOGE, such as reductions in force or program eliminations, are based on transparent analyses rather than arbitrary measures.
• To facilitate accountability for the impacts of DOGE’s actions on federal agencies and employees.

Contextual Background

Congress recognizes its responsibility to oversee actions of the executive branch, which includes evaluating how DOGE implements government efficiency initiatives as mandated by an executive order issued by President Donald Trump in early 2025. The bill points to past concerns regarding the inconsistency of DOGE's actions, which may have led to confusion and inefficiencies within federal agencies.

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