Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene led a hearing in Washington, focusing on codifying reforms identified by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The hearing, titled “Locking in the DOGE Cuts: Ending Waste, Fraud, and Abuse for Good,” addressed the $180 billion in savings achieved through federal government cuts.
Chairwoman Greene emphasized the importance of solidifying these savings to benefit American taxpayers. She called for Congress to codify these cuts to enhance transparency within the federal government.
In her remarks, Greene criticized her Democratic colleagues for not supporting efforts to reduce government size and spending. “I certainly wish that my Democrat colleagues felt the same way as their former Democrat leaders felt and worked to try to reduce our deficit and reduce the size of our government,” she stated.
Greene credited President Trump with initiating this effort by creating DOGE via Executive Order. According to Greene, “President Trump drove this massive effort by creating DOGE via Executive Order on Inauguration Day.”
The Subcommittee highlighted how DOGE has reduced wasteful spending across various sectors. Greene mentioned a recent $9 billion rescission request sent by the Administration to Congress aimed at cutting funds from certain organizations and programs.
Furthermore, Greene discussed future plans involving significant reductions in non-discretionary spending as proposed by President Trump. She stated that lowering the spending baseline could save two trillion dollars over a decade.
Greene also underscored ongoing efforts by DOGE to combat fraud and promote transparency. She noted that agencies are now sharing more data with the Treasury Department and using its “Do Not Pay” database more effectively.
“This is how you change the culture of spending,” concluded Greene, advocating for permanent measures against wasteful practices within government operations.
