Delivering on Government Efficiency

The Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency is a specialized panel within the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As a subcommittee, it conducts initial hearings and reviews legislation within a narrower jurisdiction than the full committee, preparing groundwork for potential floor votes. The subcommittee has oversight authority over the federal civil service, including employee compensation, classification, and benefits; federal property disposal; and government reorganizations and operations, with particular focus on transparency, performance, grants management, and accounting measures. Led by Chair Tim Burchett (R-TN) and Ranking Member Melanie A. Stansbury (D-NM), the 16-member panel has held multiple hearings since 2025 examining government spending and efficiency initiatives. Recent hearings have addressed federal program duplication, government waste and fraud, federal property management, and the Department of Government Efficiency's cost-reduction efforts. The subcommittee serves as the primary venue for detailed oversight of how federal agencies manage resources and personnel, allowing the broader Oversight Committee to focus on wider governmental accountability issues.