H.R.2742 - DOGE Accountability and Transparency Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.2742, the DOGE Accountability and Transparency Act, aims to increase congressional oversight of the United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). It mandates weekly reports from DOGE to Congress detailing changes made to federal agencies and their impacts. The bill seeks to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse by ensuring transparency in DOGE's actions.
Expected Effects
If enacted, H.R.2742 would require DOGE to provide detailed weekly reports to Congress. This would likely increase congressional scrutiny of DOGE's activities and potentially slow down or alter its implementation of efficiency measures. The increased transparency could also lead to greater public awareness of DOGE's actions and their consequences.
Potential Benefits
- Increased transparency in government operations.
- Enhanced congressional oversight of executive branch actions.
- Potential reduction in fraud, waste, and abuse.
- Improved accountability of federal agencies.
- Greater public awareness of government efficiency initiatives.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for bureaucratic delays due to increased reporting requirements.
- Possible obstruction of legitimate efficiency efforts.
- Increased administrative burden on DOGE.
- Risk of political interference in agency operations.
- Potential for misuse of information by Congress.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with Article I of the Constitution, which grants Congress legislative powers and oversight responsibilities. Specifically, it supports Congress's ability to monitor the executive branch, as intended by the framers. The Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, as cited in the bill, further reinforces Congress's duty to oversee the execution of laws by administrative agencies.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).