Political Quotes

“Today I rise in support of S. 709, the Federal Agency Performance Act. I also thank my colleague, Mr. Khanna, for partnering with me on the House companion version of this important bill and Chairman Comer for his support. The Federal Agency Performance Act will help the incoming Trump administration root out waste, fraud, and abuse within many Federal agencies. The Government Performance and Results Modernization Act of 2010 already made important strides in improving agency performance. This bill builds on those reforms by introducing new proven practices that will reduce frivolous spending of taxpayer dollars. Specifically, the bill requires agencies to develop clear strategic plans for how taxpayer money is allocated. Just as importantly, though, it holds agency employees accountable by requiring them to report their progress toward achieving those goals. By establishing a more rigorous strategic review process, improving access to publicly available data, and incorporating evidence-based practices into planning, we create a stronger framework for how taxpayer money is spent. This leads to greater transparency and accountability, not just for individual agencies, but across the government as a whole. To increase government efficiency and demand accountability, I urge all of my colleagues to support this bipartisan legislation.”