DOGE (E.O. 14158)

Summary

Establishes a new group to update government computers and software, making them work better and faster to improve how the government runs.

What problem does this solve?

Government computer systems and software are often old and do not work well together, which wastes time and money. This order creates a new department focused on updating these systems to make the government more efficient.

What does this order do?

Establishes the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

Creates a new department to lead the President's agenda for modernizing federal technology and software to improve government efficiency.

Grants broad access to agency data and systems

Gives the new USDS full and prompt access to all unclassified records and IT systems of federal agencies, overriding any previous orders that might block such access.

Renames and reorganizes the U.S. Digital Service

The United States Digital Service is renamed the United States DOGE Service (USDS) and is placed within the Executive Office of the President.

Requires agencies to create DOGE teams

Directs every federal agency to create a special 'DOGE Team' of at least four employees to work with the new USDS and implement the efficiency agenda.

Creates a temporary organization to lead the agenda

Establishes the U.S. DOGE Service Temporary Organization, led by a new USDS Administrator, to carry out the agenda. The organization will end on July 4, 2026.

Who does this affect?

Federal government agencies
Federal employees

What is the real world impact?

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Centralizes control over agency data

Gives a new White House office broad access to all unclassified data and systems across federal agencies, overriding previous rules. This could raise concerns about concentrating too much power and information under direct presidential control.

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Improves government services

Aims to make federal agencies work better and faster by updating their old computer systems. This could save taxpayer money and improve services for citizens.

When does this start?

This order takes effect immediately and sets several deadlines for government agencies to follow.

Agency DOGE team creation

Agency Heads must establish a DOGE Team within their agency within thirty days of this order (by February 19, 2025).

Termination of temporary organization

The U.S. DOGE Service Temporary Organization is set to end on July 4, 2026.