House Democrats Demand RIF Information from NASA and NOAA Ahead of March 13 Deadline Amid DOGE Plans to Cut Nearly Half of Education Workforce

House Science Committee Democrats have formally requested information from five federal agencies, including NASA and NOAA, regarding upcoming Reduction in Force (RIF) plans associated with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The committee leaders emphasized the importance of preserving the critical functions of these agencies amid concerns over directives from Co-Presidents Donald Trump and Elon Musk. A deadline for agency reorganization plans is set for March 13, 2025, prompting the inquiry into the potential impact of the DOGE's actions, particularly regarding the Department of Education, which is reportedly facing plans to cut nearly half of its workforce. The committee's letters stress that compliance with the administration's demands should not lead to illegal impoundment of agency functions.