SPACE Act of 2025

Summary#

This bill, the Shared Property Agency Collaboration and Engagement Act of 2025 (SPACE Act of 2025), directs the Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA) to work with tenants of federally‑leased space. Under the bill, GSA must: collaborate with federal tenants to identify concerns about shared‑space arrangements; develop criteria to facilitate expanded use of space‑sharing or collocating; identify how special‑use spaces can help improve sharing or collocating; and establish measurable objectives, in consultation with tenants, to quantify the success of shared‑space arrangements. The bill also requires GSA to brief the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works within 6 months on implementation. The bill cites section 2302 of the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (40 U.S.C. 584 note).

What it means for you#

• If you work at a federal agency that leases space: GSA must consult with your office about shared‑space arrangements, help create criteria for sharing or collocating, and set measurable goals to track success.
• If you are not a federal tenant or employee: No publicly available information on direct effects to the general public or services.

Expenses#

No publicly available information on costs, funding, or budgetary estimates in the bill text. The bill does not include specific funding or cost figures.

Proponents' View#

No publicly available information in the bill text about proponents’ statements or detailed rationale. Sponsors listed in the bill metadata include Robert Onder, Chris Pappas, and Michael Lawler.

Opponents' View#

No publicly available information in the bill text about opponents’ statements or objections.