**Dan Meuser**, a Congressman from Pennsylvania, has been selected to join President-elect Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) caucus. The caucus, led by SpaceX founder Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, aims to tackle waste, fraud, and inefficiencies in federal government agencies. Meuser expressed enthusiasm for his new role, stating, "I look forward to working alongside President Trump's advisory council to make much-needed reforms to regain a limited government."
The DOGE caucus is a bicameral and bipartisan initiative designed to support President-elect Trump's advisory council. Meuser recently met with Musk and Ramaswamy on Capitol Hill to discuss their plans. During the meeting, Meuser shared his recommendations for eliminating redundancies and unnecessary bureaucracy in the federal government. He emphasized that DOGE's mission is to prevent the federal bureaucracy from becoming an "unelected fourth branch of government."
According to LebTown, the caucus's plans are still under development, but the goal is to complete their work by July 4, 2026, marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. House Speaker Mike Johnson praised Musk and Ramaswamy as disruptors who will bring about "a new day in Washington and a new day in America."
The initiative is expected to be an ongoing effort throughout Trump's administration, with a focus on reducing regulations from the previous administration. PoliticsPA reports that Republican leadership welcomed the visit by Musk and Ramaswamy, highlighting the caucus's potential to drive significant change in government operations.