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U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) has introduced the Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) in Spending Act. This legislation aims to formalize cost-saving measures implemented by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which has reportedly cut over $180 billion in federal spending. This translates to savings exceeding $1,118 for each Kansas taxpayer.

The proposed act mandates the Department of the Treasury to provide detailed descriptions of payments, link them to budget accounts, and verify their accuracy and eligibility against government databases. Additionally, all expenditures will be made public on USAspending.gov with annual updates for ongoing transactions.

"Kansans expect their government to be accountable and responsible when it comes to spending Americans’ hard-earned tax dollars," stated Senator Marshall. "The DOGE in Spending Act will help bring discipline to Washington by making sure federal payments are verified and traceable before going out the door."

Senator Joni Ernst highlighted that "requiring the government to answer basic questions before spending tax dollars will save billions over the next decade." She emphasized her commitment to codifying these measures as a permanent safeguard against wasteful spending.

Congressman Aaron Bean remarked that "for too long, improper and fraudulent payments have drained resources and undermined trust in government spending." He added that this bill ensures accurate, transparent, and verifiable federal payments.

The bill is supported by several senators including Tim Sheehy (R-Montana), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming), Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama), Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota), Ted Budd (R-North Carolina), Steve Daines (R-Montana), James Lankford (R-Oklahoma), Katie Britt (R-Alabama), and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa).

Senator Lummis expressed concern about national debt stating, "with America $36 trillion in debt, we cannot afford a system with no accountability over where billions in taxpayer dollars are going."

Senator Mullin noted that Oklahomans elected President Trump for increased government efficiency: "As one of the first steps in codifying the DOGE cuts, this bill will ensure accountability."

Senator Lee emphasized that "the federal government must be held accountable for every tax dollar spent" through transparency and prevention of fraud.

Senator Cramer pointed out President Trump's agenda on eliminating waste: "This agency has taken a scalpel to the federal government."

Finally, Senator Britt stressed identifying opportunities to cut waste: "This legislation codifies a key element of President Trump’s DOGE agenda."

Senator Grassley reiterated his longstanding efforts against wasteful spending: "They’re fed up with the wasteful spending and bloated bureaucracy."

For further details on this legislative proposal, click here.