Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement

On April 15, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to streamline the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), aiming to make federal procurement more efficient and less burdensome. The order mandates a comprehensive review and amendment of the FAR, ensuring it includes only essential provisions, with a focus on reducing unnecessary regulations and fostering a more agile procurement system. This move could significantly impact the efficiency of government spending, potentially saving taxpayers money, but it may also face legal and political scrutiny regarding the balance between deregulation and maintaining accountability and transparency in federal acquisitions.