Congressman Andy Ogles has introduced the End The Deep State Act, a legislative proposal aimed at formalizing President Trump’s executive order to increase accountability within the federal workforce. This act seeks to categorize federal employees in policy-related roles as “Schedule Policy/Career” employees, thereby allowing the President to dismiss those who oppose his policy objectives. Additionally, it proposes repealing a rule from the Biden administration that protects certain employees from losing their civil service status.
“My legislation will put an end to the sabotage carried out by left-leaning, progressive federal employees against President Trump and his administration,” Congressman Ogles stated. He emphasized that career officials often obstruct an America First agenda and highlighted the need for accountability.
Ryan Walker, Executive Vice President of Heritage Action, supported this initiative: “The growth in power of unelected bureaucrats has come at the expense of those elected to serve. The End the Deep State Act ensures Americans get the policies they voted for, free from federal employees’ personal political bias that often goes unchecked due to the vast shield afforded to career employees.”
The bill is co-sponsored by Representatives Randy Weber [TX-14], Scott Perry [PA-10], Eric Burlison [MO-07], Clay Higgins [LA-03], Lauren Boebert [CO-04], and Brandon Gill [TX-26]. Heritage Action is listed as a supporting group.
