Congressman Nick Begich Joins the Congressional DOGE Caucus to Advocate for a Leaner, More Accountable Federal Government

WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 16, 2025 – Today, Congressman Nick Begich announced that he has joined the Congressional Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus. The DOGE Caucus seeks to create a more responsive, effective, and transparent federal government, rooted in accountability and fiscal responsibility. Congressman Begich, a strong advocate for reducing government waste and supporting Alaskan communities, expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity to contribute to these goals.

“It is time for the American people to have an efficient government that serves them and not the bureaucracy. We can no longer afford to sit by as taxpayers fund an ever-expanding bureaucracy that fails to deliver results," said Congressman Begich. "By joining the Congressional DOGE Caucus, I am reaffirming my commitment to cutting waste, eliminating unnecessary regulations, and ensuring that funds spent by the federal government work for the people it serves. I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues to bring about demonstrable reform."

In joining the Caucus, Congressman Begich will work alongside a bipartisan group of colleagues to enact policies that prioritize taxpayer interests, eliminate wasteful spending, and rein in bureaucratic overreach.

The Congressional DOGE Caucus Platform:

• The federal government must serve the interests of taxpayers, and taxpayers are best served by a lean, efficient, transparent, and accountable bureaucracy.
• No amount of waste, fraud, abuse, duplication, or administrative bloat is too small or too large to fix.
• The national debt is a threat to our nation’s economic strength. Members of the Congressional DOGE Caucus are dedicated to finding ways to cut spending, not increase it.
• There are too many federal agencies, programs, rules, and regulations that hinder economic growth for the future.
• Government agencies, programs, rules, regulations, and employees must demonstrate effectiveness for and responsiveness to taxpayers while also not creating unnecessary costs or burdens.
• Existing federal agencies, programs, rules, regulations, or functions that do not provide value to taxpayers must be reformed or eliminated.
• All rules and regulations should be grounded in statute. Congress enacts public policy, not unelected bureaucrats.
• Engaging with the American people is necessary to ensure our success.

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