Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) introduced legislation to codify the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) into law. 

“President Trump has ushered in a new era of accountability to the American people. DOGE is critical to this effort and my bill to give DOGE full legal weight will allow it to bust through the obstructionists standing in its way. On November 4, 2025, the American people voted for reform and endorsed a clear mandate for a more efficient and accountable federal government. President Donald Trump established DOGE with a clear mission: to end the rampant government inefficiencies, eliminate fraud, and regain control over the growing, unaccountable bureaucracy. In just two months, DOGE is already delivering commonsense results in all corners of the federal government," Rep. Issa said.

Proponents argue that codifying DOGE will provide a statutory base for its efforts to improve government efficiency and end wasteful spending. Making DOGE a part of federal law could empower it to overcome potential resistance and ensure its continued work in reducing government inefficiencies, thereby solidifying the department's role and ensuring its reform initiatives can continue uninterrupted and without delay.

In addition, supporters of the DOGE Act point to the claimed savings achieved by DOGE as evidence of its effectiveness in reducing government spending, and it is seen as a way to formalize the mission of ending rampant government inefficiencies and regaining control over the growing bureaucracy. 

Opponents argue that codifying DOGE and potentially its associated practices could weaken the system of checks and balances within the government. The structure and operations of DOGE have been criticized for their purposeful ambiguity, making it difficult to pinpoint decision-makers and assign responsibility. This ambiguity can serve to shield DOGE and its actions from proper oversight by Congress, the courts, and the public.

Critics argue that DOGE has consistently disregarded established legal frameworks, particularly in matters of data access and record-keeping. They have concerns about DOGE's attempts to access a wide range of sensitive government data, potentially without appropriate clearance or adherence to cybersecurity best practices, raising national security and privacy issues.