The SWAMP Act would bar the headquarters of most executive agencies from being located in the Washington metropolitan area. Existing headquarters there could remain, but agencies could not carry out new construction or major renovations, renew leases, or enter into new leases for those headquarters, unless another law provides otherwise. Within one year, the General Services Administration would set up a competitive process to choose new locations. States and their local governments could submit proposals, and the public could comment. The selection would consider local economic and workforce effects, relevant expertise, and national security. Several agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Energy, Homeland Security, and State, are excluded. The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to committee.
States and local governments could compete to host an eligible agency headquarters. The public would have an opportunity to comment on submitted proposals. The bill does not describe how a relocation might affect individual workers or residents.
The General Services Administration would use funds already available to it. It could use money from the sale of federal buildings or land to help cover relocation costs. The bill authorizes no additional funds.
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