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The latest Brookings work analyzing government reform initiatives by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and their impact on American governance. 

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Government reform in the U.S. happens in many ways, from bold Constitutional amendments that reshape the nation’s foundation to restructuring efforts aimed at cutting bureaucracy and boosting efficiency. Whether through targeted initiatives, sweeping legislative overhauls, or decisive presidential actions, reform is often presented as an effort to improve operations, foster transparency, and make leaders more responsive to the people. However, intentions and outcomes don’t always match, and rigorous assessment is necessary to determine whether government reform efforts have succeeded. 

The latest broad government reform initiative in the U.S. is the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). DOGE has impacted all sectors of American governance, from the civil service to privacy and Social Security. Explore the latest insight from Brookings scholars on these sweeping restructuring and reform efforts. 

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