S.583 - Reorganizing Government Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
S.583, the Reorganizing Government Act of 2025, aims to reauthorize the President's executive reorganization authority. It amends Title 5 of the United States Code, focusing on streamlining government operations and reducing federal employment. The bill seeks to eliminate unnecessary operations, amend burdensome regulations, and ensure efficient executive reorganization.
Expected Effects
If enacted, this bill would grant the President greater power to reorganize executive departments. This includes the ability to eliminate operations, amend regulations, and potentially reduce the number of federal employees. The changes would be in effect until December 31, 2026.
Potential Benefits
- Potential for increased government efficiency through the elimination of unnecessary operations.
- Reduced regulatory burden on businesses and individuals.
- Cost savings from reduced federal employment and streamlined processes.
- Improved responsiveness of government to public needs.
- Modernization of government operations to better serve the public interest.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for abuse of power by the executive branch.
- Job losses for federal employees.
- Disruption of essential government services during reorganization.
- Risk of unintended consequences from hasty or poorly planned reorganizations.
- Reduced transparency and accountability in government operations.
Most Disadvantaged Areas:
Constitutional Alignment
The bill's delegation of reorganization authority to the President could raise concerns regarding the separation of powers, as legislative power is vested in Congress (Article I, Section 1). However, Congress retains oversight through the amendment process and can modify or repeal the reauthorization. The bill does not appear to directly infringe on any specific individual rights or liberties protected by the Constitution or its amendments.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).