Dem lawmaker joins Republican-led DOGE Caucus with push to remove Secret Service from DHS

Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat from Florida, made headlines on Tuesday as he announced his decision to join the DOGE Caucus in the House of Representatives. This move marks him as the first Democrat to join the bipartisan group, which stands for Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency.

Moskowitz’s decision to join the DOGE Caucus comes as he advocates for streamlining government processes and reducing ineffective government spending. In a statement, he emphasized the importance of working across party lines to achieve these goals.

One of Moskowitz’s key proposals is to remove the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This idea, which has been previously suggested by Republican lawmakers, aims to improve the efficiency of government operations.

The DOGE Caucus was founded by Reps. Pete Sessions and Aaron Bean in response to President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of a DOGE advisory panel led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Moskowitz’s experience as Florida’s director of Emergency Management under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis gives him a unique perspective on the issue.

Moskowitz’s proposal to separate the USSS and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from DHS reflects his belief that the department has become too large. He suggests that these agencies should become independent federal entities reporting directly to the White House.

This stance is part of Moskowitz’s broader efforts to reorganize the government for greater efficiency. As a member of the bipartisan House task force investigating assassination attempts against Trump, Moskowitz is no stranger to working across party lines on important issues.

In addition to Moskowitz’s involvement, other House Republicans have shown support for Musk and Ramaswamy’s mission to improve government efficiency. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer recently announced plans for a special subcommittee on government efficiency led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.

With these developments, it is clear that members of both parties are recognizing the need for government reform. Moskowitz’s decision to join the DOGE Caucus underscores the importance of collaboration and innovation in addressing the challenges facing the federal government.