EO 14158
Establishing and Implementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency"
Government ReformTechnology
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Summary
This executive order establishes the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as a temporary organization within the Executive Office of the President, operating through a renamed United States Digital Service. The order directs federal agencies to create DOGE teams and grant the DOGE Service access to agency records and IT systems to modernize federal technology and improve government efficiency over an 18-month period ending July 4, 2026.
Key Points
- 1Renames the United States Digital Service to the United States DOGE Service (USDS) and establishes a temporary DOGE organization reporting to the White House Chief of Staff
- 2Requires each federal agency to establish DOGE teams of at least four employees (typically including a lead, engineer, HR specialist, and attorney) within 30 days
- 3Directs USDS to launch a Software Modernization Initiative to improve government-wide software, network infrastructure, and IT systems, including promoting interoperability and data integrity
- 4Mandates that agencies provide USDS full and prompt access to unclassified agency records, software systems, and IT infrastructure, with data protection standards to be maintained
- 5The temporary DOGE organization is scheduled to terminate on July 4, 2026
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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