Republicans Introduce Legislation to Accelerate Trump’s Efficiency Initiative
The introduced legislation revives a presidential authority that has been inactive since the Reagan era.
The Reorganization Act of 2025 would empower the president to present federal restructuring plans to Congress no later than December 31, 2026. Following submission, Congress would have a maximum of 90 days to vote on the proposals.
This bill would also modify the obsolete legislation to specifically permit the president to suggest the dissolution of executive departments, a reduction in the federal workforce, as well as the amendment and elimination of “unnecessary and burdensome” rules and regulations.
If enacted, the bill would strengthen Trump’s legal position against a series of lawsuits aimed at obstructing his initiatives to streamline government operations.
“This legislation enables the president to exercise his constitutional duty as chief executive in reorganizing federal agencies, eliminating weaponization, and resizing the government to more effectively serve the American populace,” Lee stated on February 13.
“Congress must not remain passive in this ongoing struggle. Renewing presidential reorganization authority represents the most effective tool available for the president to restore sound governance in Washington.”
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Multiple federal judges have intervened, blocking several of Trump’s initiatives from moving forward.
One judge also temporarily halted the administration’s buyout program for federal employees before ultimately lifting the stay.
Comer, who leads the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, emphasized that voters chose Trump to bring about change in Washington.
“The federal bureaucracy has expanded significantly in size and reach, leading to excessive red tape. We need to eliminate inefficiency and streamline government processes to enhance service delivery and save taxpayer dollars,” Comer stated.
In alignment with Trump’s strategy to reduce the federal workforce, one new constraint proposed in the bill would prohibit any plans that would result in a net increase in either federal employee numbers or spending.
The president would also be restricted from establishing new executive departments, extending current departments or functions, granting departments new responsibilities, lengthening office terms, or proposing plans involving more than one logically related subject.
Mark Tapscott contributed to this report.
