PRINTER'S NO. 577
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.63
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY MASTRIANO, APRIL 9, 2025
REFERRED TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS, APRIL 9, 2025
A RESOLUTION
Urging each member of the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation
to commend and support the Department of Government
Efficiency.
WHEREAS, The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) h as
made remarkable strides in enhancing government efficiency,
curbing the waste of taxpayers' dollars and eliminating
unnecessary overspending; and
WHEREAS, Through focused efforts, DOGE has addressed critical
inefficiencies by cutting through bureaucratic red tape and
updating outdated processes; and
WHEREAS, The most recent accomplishments of DOGE include
saving an estimated $105 billion for taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, This impressive figure results from initiatives such
as fraud detection and elimination, the cancellation of
unnecessary contracts and leases, the renegotiation of contracts
and leases to achieve better terms, asset sales, grant
cancellations, workforce reductions, programmatic changes and
regulatory savings aimed at streamlining government operations;
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hardworking Pennsylvanians struggle to make ends meet, billions
of dollars continue to flow to foreign countries for unwarranted
projects that serve no public purpose; and
WHEREAS, The illuminating work of DOGE has exposed these
money laundering schemes and corruption, ensuring transparency
and accountability in our government; and
WHEREAS, Elon Musk's innovative approach to efficiency-
leveraging automation, data-driven decisionmaking and
reimagining legacy systems has not only revolutionized private
industry, but has also delivered substantial savings for
taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, As the founder and CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink
and The Boring Company, Mr. Musk has been a leader in disruptive
innovations across various sectors, from electric vehicles to
space exploration; and
WHEREAS, It is essential now to recognize and harness Mr.
Musk's insights for the public sector; and
WHEREAS, By embracing technological advancements and
incorporating them into public services, public officials can
reduce costs, create new job opportunities and foster a
government that is responsive, sustainable and forward-thinking;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
urge each member of the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation to
commend and support the Department of Government Efficiency; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
recognize that as we enter a new era of government efficiency
and technological advancement, it is imperative to fully stand
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30 behind DOGE and ensure that DOGE has the necessary resources and
access to continue enhancing government efficiency and
accountability; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Secretary of the Senate of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania transmit a copy of this resolution
to each member of the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation.
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