DOGE Announces Termination of Leases for 30 FDA Locations in 22 States

The cost-saving measure comes after Trump signed an order asking agencies to review their contracts and cut down wasteful spending.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in White Oak, Md., on June 5, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced the termination of leases for multiple Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sites across the country, as part of the initiative’s attempt to cut costs in the federal government.

According to a March 5 update from DOGE, 748 property leases were terminated, totaling over 9.5 million square feet and amounting to around $468 million in lease savings.