Bill

HR 1847

To codify Executive Order 14158 relating to establishing and implementing the President's Department of Government Efficiency.

119th Congress Introduced by Darrell Issa and 1 co-sponsor

Codifies EO 14158 into statute, creating the President's Department of Government Efficiency and granting its directives the force of law across federal efficiency efforts.

Introduced in House

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Bill Summary · HR 1847

Summary: House Bill HR 1847

Overview

HR 1847 is a House-introduced bill that seeks to codify Executive Order 14158 into statute. Specifically, it would grant the executive order the force and effect of law. The bill is titled to codify the President’s Department of Government Efficiency and would thus reinforce the department’s creation and implementation within the executive branch.

Bill Number: HR 1847
Title: To codify Executive Order 14158 relating to establishing and implementing the President's Department of Government Efficiency
Introduced: March 5, 2025
Status: Introduced in the House
Primary sponsor: Darrell Issa
Cosponsor: Cory Mills
Referred to: House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

What the bill would do

The core provision states: Executive Order 14158, which concerns establishing and implementing the President’s Department of Government Efficiency, shall have the force and effect of law.
In short, the bill would elevate the President’s Executive Order into statutory law, giving it binding, codified authority beyond an executive directive.

Key provisions and changes

Codification of EO 14158: The text would treat the executive order as a statutory obligation, subject to enforcement as a matter of law.
Scope implied by title: The creation and operation of the President’s Department of Government Efficiency would be governed by the statute created by codifying EO 14158 (the bill itself does not outline additional substantive provisions beyond codification in the language provided).

Who/what would be affected

Executive branch operations: The establishment and functions of the President’s Department of Government Efficiency would be carried out under statutory authority, affecting how the department is organized and how it implements efficiency-related initiatives.
Federal agencies: Any directives, processes, or reforms outlined in EO 14158 would be implemented under law, potentially altering administrative procedures and oversight related to government efficiency.
Legal-constitutional footing: Agencies and officials would operate under codified authority, rather than solely under executive directives.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction date: March 5, 2025
Legislative actions:
- Introduced in the House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on March 5, 2025
Status: Awaiting committee consideration (as of introduction)

Potential implications and considerations

Legal status: Codifying an Executive Order into law would create a statutory framework for the department, potentially increasing durability across administrations and subjecting the department to legislative oversight and interpretation.
Implementation: The bill, as introduced, does not specify funding, timelines, or detailed operational changes beyond codification; these would be determined by EO 14158 and any accompanying implementing guidance.
Oversight: With referral to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, the bill may undergo committee review, potential amendments, and further floor action.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.