On March 14, 2025, the White House issued an order aimed at continuing the reduction of the federal bureaucracy. This order identifies specific governmental entities whose non-statutory functions are to be eliminated, including the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service and the United States Agency for Global Media, among others. The directive requires the heads of these agencies to confirm compliance and report on their statutory obligations within seven days, while budget requests that contradict the order will be rejected.

The order emphasizes a strategic approach to streamline federal operations by reducing unnecessary components and functions, thereby aiming to enhance efficiency within the government. By minimizing the personnel and functions of these entities to only what is legally required, the administration seeks to cut excess and focus resources more effectively. The directive also clarifies that it does not impede the existing authority of executive departments or their heads, nor does it create enforceable rights against the federal government.

As part of the implementation process, the order stipulates that it must be carried out in accordance with applicable laws and funding availability. The administration aims to ensure that necessary functions for statutory compliance remain intact while eliminating redundancies. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to reshape and modernize the federal bureaucracy to better serve the public.

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