Georgia CommonsHR 949: Trump, President Donald; Elon Musk; creation of the Department of Government Efficiency; commend
Last action January 12, 2026 · House Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration
A Georgia House resolution would formally commend President Donald Trump and Elon Musk for creating the federal Department of Government Efficiency, expressing the House's support for their efforts.
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In plain language
This is a commendatory resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It praises President Donald Trump and Elon Musk for creating the federal Department of Government Efficiency, describing the effort as a step toward streamlining federal operations, reducing waste, and increasing productivity in government agencies. The resolution states that House members commend Trump and Musk for their leadership on this initiative, express support for continued efforts to cut bureaucracy and use technology to improve government service, and encourage more collaboration between public and private sectors. It directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press. It does not create any new Georgia law, program, funding, or requirement.
What the bill does
- Formally commends President Donald Trump and Elon Musk for creating the federal Department of Government Efficiency.
- States the Georgia House's support for continued efforts to streamline government functions and reduce bureaucracy at the federal level.
- Encourages further public-private collaboration to make government more efficient and responsive.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and the federal Department of Government Efficiency. It does not impose duties on Georgia residents, businesses, or agencies; its main practical effect is on the Clerk of the House, who must distribute copies.
Why it matters
Because this is a commendatory resolution, it carries symbolic weight rather than legal force. It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements, but it records the Georgia House's official praise for a federal initiative and instructs that the statement be publicized.
Key provisions
- The resolved clauses commend Trump and Musk by name for creating the Department of Government Efficiency.
- A further resolved clause expresses support for continued federal efforts to reduce bureaucracy and use technology in government.
- A further resolved clause encourages more public-private collaboration on government efficiency.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies for distribution to the public and press.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend President Donald Trump and Elon Musk for their vision, leadership, and dedication to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the federal government through the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency”
“the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press”
Status timeline
- House Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Matthew Gambill (R, HD-015)
- 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)
Topics
- government efficiency
- federal government
- commendation resolution
- Elon Musk
- Donald Trump