Rep. Victoria Spartz Declines GOP Committees to Focus on Trump’s Efficiency Initiative

The Indiana congresswoman will work with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy on the Department of Government Efficiency while refusing to caucus with House Republicans.

Victoria Spartz, a Republican congresswoman from Indiana, announced she will not participate in House GOP committees or caucus meetings, citing dissatisfaction with party leadership and legislative processes.
Spartz plans to focus her efforts on the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an advisory body led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration.
Her decision comes as Republicans prepare to govern with a slim House majority of 220-215, which may shrink further due to resignations tied to Trump’s Cabinet picks.
Critics argue that Spartz’s move could weaken GOP unity and legislative effectiveness, while supporters, including Indiana Governor-elect Mike Braun, praise her focus on tackling inefficiency and waste.
Spartz has a history of challenging her party and previously threatened to resign over fiscal issues, highlighting her frustration with what she describes as ‘circuses’ in Congress.