Burchett, Tim

Tim Burchett represents Tennessee's 2nd congressional district and serves as chair of the House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, a newly established panel within the Oversight and Government Reform Committee. As chair, Burchett controls the subcommittee's agenda and legislative priorities, positioning him to influence how federal agencies operate and spend taxpayer dollars. This role carries significant power to launch investigations, schedule hearings, and advance legislation related to government operations and efficiency.

Burchett brings substantial executive and legislative experience to this position. Before entering Congress in 2019, he served as mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, and represented his district in both the Tennessee House of Representatives and Tennessee State Senate. His background in local and state government provides practical experience with budget management and administrative operations, directly relevant to overseeing federal efficiency initiatives.

As chair of the Delivering on Government Efficiency subcommittee, Burchett has positioned himself at the center of efforts to streamline federal operations. His committee assignments across Foreign Affairs, Oversight and Government Reform, and Transportation and Infrastructure reflect his broad legislative interests. His sponsored bills include measures addressing government spending, trade policy, and regulatory reform, demonstrating a focus on fiscal responsibility and reducing federal overreach.

Burchett represents a Republican approach to government oversight emphasizing efficiency and cost reduction. His leadership of the new efficiency subcommittee signals his party's commitment to scrutinizing federal spending and operations during the current congressional term.