Chip Roy moves to hand Congress radical new DOGE powers after Elon Musk exit

Rep. Chip Roy, a Republican from Texas, is introducing a new bill that would give Congress unprecedented oversight powers over real-time federal spending. This move comes in the wake of Elon Musk’s departure from his role with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and his criticism of congressional spending legislation.

The bill, set to be unveiled on Wednesday, would allow lawmakers access to Treasury Department invoices larger than $25,000 in real time. Additionally, it would grant them the ability to see payments to individual recipients of federal benefits and federal employees. Roy believes that this level of transparency is crucial in identifying wasteful spending and inefficiencies within the federal government.

In a statement to Fox News Digital, Roy emphasized the importance of continuing the mission of DOGE in uncovering wasteful spending, regardless of which party controls the White House. He expressed concern over the billions of taxpayer dollars being wasted on programs that do not align with the values of the American people.

The legislation proposed by Roy is aimed at providing Congress with the tools needed to identify and address excessive spending in real time, paving the way for long-term reforms in government spending. Fiscal conservatives like Roy are already looking ahead, even as Congress considers a $9.4 billion spending cut proposal from the White House.

The proposal, known as a rescissions package, would give Congress the opportunity to block funds previously approved, with a lower threshold for passage in the Senate. Republican leaders have indicated that this could be the first of several spending cuts targeting federal funding to organizations like NPR, PBS, and USAID.

House GOP leaders have announced plans to vote on the package next week, signaling a continued focus on fiscal responsibility and government efficiency. The push for greater oversight and accountability in federal spending reflects a broader effort to ensure taxpayer dollars are used wisely and effectively.

Elizabeth Elkind, a politics reporter for Fox News Digital, is leading the coverage of these developments in the House of Representatives. Her reporting highlights the ongoing efforts to reform government spending and promote transparency in the allocation of public funds. Follow her on Twitter at @liz_elkind for the latest updates and insights on this critical issue.