"Reduce spending, increase savings": DOGE caucus member introduces comprehensive legislation before Trump's second term begins.

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., is introducing several new bills to support the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) mission after President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

The senator's six bills aim to clarify that telework guidelines for federal employees are not laws, mandate early notice for new major policy proposals from federal agencies, and include other measures.

In November, the American people gave Washington a mandate to waste less and save more. To fulfill this mandate, I am introducing a set of bills that prioritize streamlined regulations, rule-making, and record keeping. It's time to put government waste in the doghouse and let DOGE get to work, as Lankford stated in a Planet Chronicle Digital statement.

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy were previously announced as leaders of the new advisory board aimed at reducing government waste, as announced by Trump.

Lankford's DOGE bills target federal agencies' perceived shortcomings, with the "Improving Federal Financial Management Act" evaluating their performances based on financial metrics.

If a crisis occurs, the "TRUE Accountability Act" would require agencies to develop internal operating plans.

Lankford is proposing the "ACCESS Act," which would eliminate minimum education requirements for government contractor personnel during specific federal contract negotiations.

The Oklahoma Republican's bills are the latest from GOP senators eager to engage with DOGE.

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, leads the Senate DOGE caucus and has been a vocal critic of federal agencies' telework policies.

Prior to Trump's inauguration, Republicans have introduced numerous bills in an attempt to initiate the legislative process and enact specific policies promptly after he assumes office.