Democrats join DOGE subcommittee, including member seeking ‘good government’

Democrats have Named their members to serve on the House Oversight Subcommittee for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and warned that they would “fight back” against cuts to critical federal programs.

The newly created agency, a significant promise of by President Donald Trump reelection campaign, tasked with slashing government waste and providing more transparency when it comes to government spending. This was done by executive order on Monday.

Rep. Melanie Stansbury, DN.M. announced on X Tuesday that he will serve as a ranking member.

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Stansbury along with Rep. Stephen Lynch, D-Mass., Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, and Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, as well as Eleanor Holmes Norton , a non-voting congressional delegate for Washington, DCin Politico. Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., the ranking member of the full Oversight and Government Reform Committee, will be allowed to sit on the subcommittee in an ex officio capacity, the outlet reported.

Stansbury pledged to “use every tool available to work across the aisle and fight policies that harm the American people.”

He said in an X video that Democrats are “100% in” on DOGE if it works to improve government efficiency and make federal agencies more efficient. But if it becomes “political theater to do the bidding of President Trump and his billionaire allies,” then they are ready to “fight.”

“I know what good government looks like and I’m not afraid to fight for it,” Stansbury said in a separate statement, per Politico. “At the same time, I’m ready to fight to protect the vital programs, services, and employees that keep our communities safe and the economy running.”

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Garcia, too, said he will use his position to management subcommittee to “fight back” against House GOP plans to “attack the federal workforce.” He said Republicans plan to cut critical federal programs, including Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, and give tax cuts to billionaires and the richest corporations.

He referred to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., who is the chair of the subcommittee.

“Marjorie Taylor Greene and her extremist allies are helping push a radical agenda on this subcommittee that includes eliminating the Department of Education and programs for seniors and veterans,” Garcia said in a statement.

“We’re ready to fight back from day one, call out attempts to cut our social safety net, and make sure we take care of working families and the middle class.”

On Tuesday, Greene announced the Republican members selected to serve on the subcommittee; Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas; Rep. William Timmons, SC; Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas; Rep. Brian Jack, R-Ga.; Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn.; Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo.; and Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas.

He said they bring a wealth of experience and are dedicated to providing a more efficient, effective and accountable federal government.

“Together, we will work to eliminate waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement within federal agencies, ensuring that government operates efficiently and transparently for the American people,” Greene said in a statement.

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The announcements come amid news that the former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy left the newly created department.

Ramaswamy, who along with Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, was tapped in November by Trump to lead DOGE, is expected to launch a Republican campaign for Ohio governor early next week, according to Fox News sources.

Running for elected office requires him to remain outside the DOGE, based on its structure. GOP Gov. Mike DeWine of Ohio is term-limited and cannot seek re-election in 2026.

Fox News’ Paul Steinhauser contributed to this report.