The bill would require the Small Business Administration (SBA) to move at least 30% of its headquarters employees to SBA offices outside the Washington metropolitan area, but only if the Administrator determines that doing so would reduce federal costs. The locations should support geographic diversity, including rural markets, and adequate regional staffing for in-person customer service. Employees moved would receive the pay rate for their new location and could not telework full time. The bill also sets an exception for certain employees who receive full-time telework as a disability accommodation, requires a 30% reduction in headquarters office space, and requires recurring workforce reports in SBA budget materials.
SBA employees could be assigned to offices outside the Washington metropolitan area and face changes to their pay locality or telework arrangements. The bill aims to support regional staffing and in-person customer service. It does not specify changes to services for small businesses.
The bill does not state a dollar amount. The employee relocation requirement applies only if the Administrator determines it would reduce federal costs. It also requires a reduction of at least 30% in headquarters office space and bars relocation incentives in a specified circumstance.
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