Marjorie Taylor Greene to Chair New Subcommittee Tied to Elon Musk’s DOGE Initiative

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has been selected to lead a newly-formed House subcommittee aimed at improving government efficiency.

The appointment comes amid ongoing debates about Greene's controversial political history and her role in congressional oversight. Megan Smith-USA TODAY

This subcommittee will collaborate with the privately established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

DOGE, spearheaded by tech mogul Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, is set to function as an advisory body despite not being an official government entity. This initiative, under the Trump administration, aims to vigorously address issues of waste, fraud, and inefficiency within government operations. Justin Pacheco / Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia

Greene, alongside House Oversight Chairman James Comer of Kentucky, has already engaged in discussions with Ramaswamy and his team, according to a source familiar with the matter who spoke to CNBC on Thursday. The establishment of the subcommittee is anticipated early next year, as per the source. United States House of Representatives / Wikimedia

The congressional subcommittee, titled the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, shares its acronym with the external DOGE organization commissioned by former President Donald Trump. The White House / Wikimedia

A spokesperson for Ramaswamy emphasized the importance of public awareness in driving government efficiency. “A key step to driving greater efficiency in government is exposing the problem to the public,” the spokesperson stated. They also expressed gratitude towards the House Oversight Committee for creating the DOGE subcommittee, adding, “We look forward to working together.” Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia

"We're going to work very closely with Elon Musk and Ramaswamy," Comer said in a Fox Business interview, vowing to get the "chopping block going" and decrying "too many fat cats in government." Scott Utterback/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK

“I’m excited to chair this new subcommittee designed to work hand in hand with President Trump, Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, and the entire DOGE team,” Greene declared in a statement to CNBC. Richard Burkhart/Savannah Morning News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Greene outlined goals for her panel, including the removal of government “bureaucrats” and a commitment to “provide transparency and truth to the American people through hearings.” Green affirmed that “No topic will be off the table.” Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK

As the subcommittee takes shape, it remains to be seen how its initiatives will align with the objectives of Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE, as well as the broader political landscape. The Royal Society / Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia