HR949: HR949 Trump, President Donald; Elon Musk; creation of the Department of Government Efficiency; commend

This is a commendatory resolution, a formal statement of praise or opinion rather than a law. It does not change any Georgia statute or create any new program. The resolution praises President Donald Trump and Elon Musk for establishing the federal Department of Government Efficiency, describing it as a step toward reducing waste and improving how the federal government operates. The resolution has the Georgia House of Representatives commend both men for their leadership and vision, express support for continued efforts to streamline government and cut bureaucracy, and encourage more collaboration between government and private industry. It also directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

• Formally commends President Donald Trump and Elon Musk for creating the federal Department of Government Efficiency.
• States the House's support for continued efforts to streamline federal government functions and reduce bureaucracy.
• Encourages further collaboration between public and private sectors on government efficiency efforts.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Does not create any new Georgia law, program, funding, or penalty since it is a resolution of praise rather than binding legislation.

The resolution does not regulate or bind any group. It directly names President Donald Trump and Elon Musk as the subjects of praise, and it directs an action only for the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must distribute copies of the text.

Because this is a nonbinding resolution, it does not change any Georgia law, spend any state money, or affect daily life for Georgians. Its practical effect is limited to putting the Georgia House of Representatives on record supporting a federal initiative and having the resolution publicly distributed.

• The whereas clauses describe the Department of Government Efficiency as a federal effort to reduce waste and improve government operations.
• The first resolving clause has the House commend Trump and Musk for their roles in creating the department.
• A further resolving clause expresses House support for continued efforts to streamline government and reduce bureaucracy.
• A further resolving clause encourages more public-private collaboration on government efficiency.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press.

1. 2026-01-12House Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration (House)
2. 2025-04-04House Hopper (House)

• Matthew Gambill (R, HD-015)Primary sponsor
• Johnny Chastain (R, HD-007)
• Trey Kelley (R, HD-016)
• Gary Richardson (R, HD-125)
• Mike Cameron (R, HD-001)
• Martin Momtahan (R, HD-017)

• federal government efficiency
• congressional commendation resolution
• Georgia House resolution
• government bureaucracy