Government Reorganization Act: Fewer federal employees, less bureaucracy, new Presidential powers.
This Act restores and expands the President's authority to reorganize federal agencies, focusing on reducing the number of employees and eliminating unnecessary government operations. Citizens may experience these changes through potential cuts in bureaucracy, simplified regulations, and lower compliance costs with federal requirements. Crucially, the Act prohibits reorganization plans that would increase the net number of federal workers or expenditures, aiming for public savings.
Key points
Reduction of Federal Employees: The President gains explicit authority to reduce the number of federal employees in executive departments.
Regulatory Simplification: The reorganization aims to eliminate unnecessary and burdensome rules, regulations, and requirements, making compliance easier for citizens and businesses.
Elimination of Unnecessary Operations: The Act allows for the elimination of government operations deemed not to serve the public interest or unnecessary for constitutional duties.
Extension of Authority: The President's reorganization authority is extended until December 31, 2026.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_583
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2025-02-13