Republican legislators introduce a bill to streamline the federal government, granting the President unprecedented reorganization powers.
At a Glance
- The Reorganizing Government Act of 2025 aims to restore presidential authority to reorganize the federal government
- Introduced by House Oversight Chairman James Comer and Senator Mike Lee
- Congress would be required to vote on reorganization plans within 90 days
- The bill prohibits plans that increase the federal workforce or expenditures
- It aligns with the Trump administration’s push to downsize the federal government
Restoring Presidential Authority
On February 13, a pair of Republican legislators introduced the Reorganizing Government Act of 2025, a bold move to reinvigorate the President’s authority to execute reorganization plans for the executive branch. The bill, put forward by House Oversight and Reform Committee Chairman James Comer and Senator Mike Lee, aims to restore presidential powers that have been dormant since 1984.
The legislation would ensure Congress votes on reorganization plans submitted by President Trump within a 90-day timeframe, using an expedited process that cannot be filibustered. This move is designed to cut through bureaucratic red tape and streamline government operations, potentially saving taxpayers significant amounts of money.
The Reorganizing Government Act of 2025 is part of a broader push by the Trump administration to shrink the size of the federal government. It prohibits reorganization plans that would increase the federal workforce or expenditures, focusing instead on eliminating unnecessary rules and government operations not serving the public interest.
“The federal bureaucracy has grown dramatically in size and scope, creating unnecessary red tape. We must cut through the inefficiency and streamline government to improve service delivery and save taxpayers money. Congress can fast-track President Trump’s government reorganization plans by renewing a key tool to approve them swiftly in Congress,” Rep. Comer said.
The bill expands the President’s authority to include entire executive departments, not just agencies. This comprehensive approach aims to modernize and improve government efficiency, addressing inefficiencies, redundancies, and bureaucratic obstacles that have accumulated over decades.
More Efficiency
President Trump has tasked Elon Musk to run the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This department’s primary objective is to reduce government waste and cut costs. Already, DOGE has canceled millions of dollars in government contracts deemed wasteful, working with various agencies to streamline operations.
The Office of Personnel Management has offered federal employees the option to resign with full pay and benefits to reduce the workforce, with at least 75,000 taking the option. This initiative aligns with the administration’s goal of significantly reducing the size of the federal government.
As the Reorganizing Government Act of 2025 moves through Congress, it is likely to face scrutiny and debate. Proponents argue that it’s a necessary step to modernize and streamline government operations, while critics may express concerns about the concentration of power in the executive branch.
The federal budget has grown from $3.6 billion to $7.3 trillion, with over 400 executive agencies currently in operation. This exponential growth has led to increasing calls for reform and restructuring. The House Oversight Committee recently held a hearing on “Rightsizing Government,” discussing how to streamline federal functions and improve efficiency.
As this legislation progresses, it will undoubtedly spark intense discussions about the role and size of government in American society. The outcome of these debates could have far-reaching implications for the structure and function of the federal government for years to come.
Trump is getting things done. Imagine how small the government will be in four years if they keep moving at this rate.
