H.R. 2601: Delete DOGE Act

This bill, known as the Delete DOGE Act, aims to prohibit the use of federal funds for the United States DOGE Service, which is referred to as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Here is a summary of the main provisions of the bill:

Definitions

• Covered Entities: This term includes the United States DOGE Service, any temporary organizations related to DOGE, teams defined in executive orders related to DOGE, and any entities created to implement those executive orders.
• Covered Executive Orders: The bill references specific executive orders that establish or relate to the Department of Government Efficiency and its initiatives.
• Covered Individuals: This includes anyone associated with a covered entity, such as officers, employees, contractors, and volunteers, starting from January 20, 2025.

Limitations on Federal Funding

• No Federal Funds for DOGE: The bill strictly states that no federal funds can be used to implement, administer, or enforce any of the covered executive orders.
• Restrictions on the U.S. Digital Service (USDS): Funds allocated for the U.S. Digital Service can only be used for improving digital services already in place as of January 19, 2025. Any new projects initiated after January 20, 2025, by a covered entity would not be allowed to use federal funds.
• Prohibition on Funding Covered Entities: Federal funds cannot be allocated to any of the covered entities, including any affiliated individuals who may have benefited from federal funding in the past.
• Restrictions on Covered Individuals: Individuals linked to the covered entities cannot use federal funds to carry out initiatives or directives related to their roles in those entities.

Overall Objective

The Delete DOGE Act seeks to eliminate federal funding for certain government efficiency initiatives that fall under the ambit of the DOGE Service, effectively dismantling its financial resources and operations as defined by existing executive orders.

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