WASHINGTON (Diya TV) — Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) has tabled the Legislative Enforcement Against Setbacks from Harmful DOGE Actions Act, or LEASH DOGE Act, in reaction to growing criticism of the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) recent actions.
The bill seeks to increase transparency and accountability in DOGE, which has been accused of unconstitutional conduct, such as the firing of qualified federal employees and the deconstruction of congressionally established agencies.
The LEASH DOGE Act requires DOGE to publicly list in detail all of its employees and advisors, their background check results, security clearances, and any potential conflict of interest. The department would also have to testify before Congress regarding the sensitive information that its personnel have access to.
The bill also requires the establishment of a public website, which would be updated weekly, listing employee positions, federal layoffs, funding reductions, and points of contact. Congressman Subramanyam underscored the need for this oversight, saying, “DOGE has usurped congressional authority and the will of the American people to make unauthorized, unconstitutional spending decisions and illegally gain access to extremely sensitive data of American taxpayers without any oversight or accountability.”
He also called the bill a “common-sense measure” to hold DOGE accountable and stop its leaders from unlawfully cutting authorized programs and services. The passing of this law occurs against the backdrop of more general concerns about DOGE operations. There have been reports that DOGE employees were accessing highly sensitive government databases without adequate security measures, and potentially revealing critical defense and intelligence information.
The department has also come under criticism for its governance and unclear leadership role of its top leadership, including Elon Musk, whose specific role in DOGE is unclear. Such problems have resulted in several court cases and judicial hearings challenging the department’s constitutionality and competency.
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