COST of Relocations Act
Federal Agency Relocations: New Cost and Benefit Rules
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is not yet scheduled for a vote. The bill is considered active as it waits for further committee action.
Legislative Progress
This bill adds new steps to how the executive branch manages its offices, which often faces opposition from the party not in control of those agencies.
Key Points
- This bill requires federal agencies to prove that moving their offices or employees to a new city actually saves money or improves service before the move can happen.
- Agencies would have to create a detailed report showing how the move affects their mission, their workers, and the people they serve. This report must be made available to the public.
- An independent watchdog called the Inspector General must check the agency's math and report the findings to Congress to make sure the move is a good use of taxpayer money.
- These rules apply to any relocation involving more than 100 employees or 5 percent of an agency's staff. It specifically looks at moves that take jobs out of the Washington, D.C. area.
- The plan aims to stop agencies from making sudden or expensive moves that might cause experienced workers to quit or make it harder for the agency to do its job.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
COST of Relocations Act
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