Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia has announced plans to target so-called sanctuary cities that limit cooperation with immigration enforcement. Greene, who will lead the House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, stated that cities and states at odds with federal immigration policies risk losing government funding under unified Republican control in Washington.
Greene emphasized her intention to cut funding for jurisdictions that impede immigration enforcement efforts, stating, 'We're coming after their money, and they don't deserve it.' The subcommittee will collaborate with the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in the upcoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.
Asserting the need for fiscal responsibility, Greene criticized the federal government for misusing taxpayers' money and eroding public trust. The subcommittee's mandate includes scrutinizing government programs and inviting federal agency leaders to justify their funding requirements.
Greene identified NPR, federal grant programs, and the Pentagon as potential targets for budget cuts and increased oversight by the subcommittee. The initiative reflects a broader Republican strategy to enhance government efficiency and accountability, particularly in areas deemed wasteful or inefficient.
