Utah Senator Mike Lee and House Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer have introduced the Reorganizing Government Act of 2025, which would require Congress to vote on federal reorganization plans proposed by President Donald Trump within 90 days. The bill aims to streamline government operations and improve service delivery by expediting the decision-making process. “This legislation allows the President to use his constitutional authority as Chief Executive to reorganize federal agencies, eliminate weaponization, and right-size the government to better serve the American people,” stated Lee, according to the Office of the Senator.
Lawmakers are pushing for new legislation aimed at reducing the size of the federal government. Chairman Comer stated, "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." The proposal comes as the federal budget has increased from $3.6 billion to $7.3 trillion, alongside the expansion of over 400 executive agencies. Supporters argue that these changes are necessary to improve efficiency and reduce costs, as reported by the Office of the Senator.
The Reorganizing Government Act of 2025 would expand presidential authority to propose restructuring entire executive departments rather than just agencies, while prohibiting plans that increase the size or cost of the federal workforce. The bill has received support from organizations including Heritage Action, Pacific Legal Foundation, and Job Creators Network. Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of Job Creators Network, stated, "Thank you, Chairman Comer and Sen. Lee for introducing the Reorganizing Government Act of 2025 to empower the Trump administration's efforts to reduce the size and scope of government burdening small businesses and ordinary Americans." Supporters say the bill addresses inefficiencies, stating, "there is tremendous waste, fraud, and abuse in federal agencies and departments." The legislation is currently moving through Congress and is available for public review, as stated by the Office of the Senator.
