Congress·In Progress·H.R. 6330

Federal Employee Relocation: Lump-Sum Payment Option

Federal Relocation Payment Improvement Act

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This bill, introduced by Rep. Jack, would change how federal employees get paid when the government asks them to move for work. Instead of keeping track of every receipt and waiting for the government to pay them back for specific costs, employees could receive one single, upfront payment to cover their moving expenses.
Currently, moving for a federal job often involves a complicated process of submitting claims for things like travel, shipping household goods, and temporary housing. This new option aims to simplify the process by giving agencies the power to hand out a set amount of money all at once, which could reduce paperwork for the government.
The General Services Administration would be responsible for creating the rules on how much money an employee gets and when this option can be used. These rules would also include a way for employees to challenge the amount if they think it is unfair or doesn't cover their needs, including an official appeal process.
This change is intended to make relocating more flexible for the thousands of federal workers who move each year for their jobs. By providing the money upfront, it could help employees avoid paying for expensive moving costs out of their own pockets while waiting for the government to process their reimbursement claims.

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Dec 2, 2025House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 6.

Dec 2, 2025House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Dec 1, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Dec 1, 2025

Introduced in House

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Congressional Bill

Official Title

Federal Relocation Payment Improvement Act

Bill NumberHR 6330

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 6.

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