LEASH DOGE Act

This legislation, titled the "LEASH DOGE Act," aims to enhance transparency and oversight of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). It mandates that the head of DOGE submit a detailed report to specific congressional committees, outlining all DOGE employees, including special government employees and those in the Executive Office of the President advising on DOGE operations. This report must include each employee's role, background check results, security clearance status, and any disclosed conflicts of interest, along with plans to address them. Furthermore, the bill requires the head of DOGE and relevant Senior Advisors to appear at closed congressional committee meetings. During these appearances, they must present information on DOGE's current and planned activities, specifically detailing the extent to which DOGE employees have accessed federal computer systems and the types of personally identifiable information obtained. The legislation also compels DOGE to establish and maintain a public website, updated weekly, to provide human-readable information. This public website must list DOGE employees and their roles, the number of federal employees laid off or placed on administrative leave, and details on government programs with reduced, paused, or eliminated funding. It also requires contact information for public inquiries regarding federal personnel and financial assistance. Employees serving on DOGE Agency Teams are considered DOGE employees for the purposes of this Act, and their respective agencies must provide necessary information. A critical provision sets a deadline of March 31, 2025 , for DOGE to fulfill all reporting, appearance, and website establishment requirements. Failure to meet this deadline will trigger significant financial penalties, restricting any appropriated funds for DOGE to only activities initiated before January 20, 2025, and prohibiting federal funding for any DOGE Agency Team until compliance is achieved.