In a bid to address what he deems as overreach by the Department of Government Efficiency, first-term Congressman Suhas Subramanyam has put forward legislation designed to bring much-needed transparency and accountability to the agency. He argues that recent actions by DOGE—including the dismissal of highly qualified federal workers and the dismantling of congressionally approved agencies—are not only illegal and unconstitutional but also detrimental to national safety and prosperity.

The proposed legislative measures, collectively known as the LEASH DOGE Act and the Accountability in Government Efficiency Act, outline a series of strict requirements for DOGE. These include mandating that every action undertaken by the department be made public through regular reporting to Congress, a detailed roster of its employees and advisers along with their background check statuses, and a weekly updated public website featuring employee roles, layoff data, funding cuts, and points of contact. Additionally, the legislation requires DOGE to report on the long-term impacts of its policies on the nation’s fiscal health, public safety, and public health, while also scrutinizing the integrity of its actions under the Privacy Act of 1974.

Subramanyam vehemently criticizes DOGE for what he views as a systematic usurpation of congressional authority, claiming that the agency has been making unauthorized spending decisions and accessing sensitive taxpayer data without proper oversight. He contends that these common-sense measures are crucial to rein in DOGE’s unchecked power, prevent the illegal diversion of congressionally authorized programs, and ensure that federal actions are conducted openly and accountably for the benefit of the American people.