Bill · H.R. 1779· House(119-HR-1779)
SWAMP Act
- Introduced
- 3/3/2025
- Last activity
- 3/3/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Sponsored by
- Earl Carter
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill directs the Administrator of General Services to sell the property known as the Speaker Nancy Pelosi Federal Building. The property is located at 90 7th St, San Francisco, California 94103. The sale must be completed no later than May 31, 2025. The Administrator is to dispose of the property following specific legal procedures or sell it at fair market value for its highest and best use if other disposal methods are not feasible. The Act is titled the "Stop Wasteful Allocations of Money for Pelosi Act" or the "SWAMP Act."
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?+1
The sale of federal property may generate revenue to reduce the deficit.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+1
Selling the building reduces long-term federal maintenance and operational costs.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+1
Liquidating unused or specifically named federal assets is framed as a fiscally responsible move.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Sale of property for highest and best use: Under Section 2(a)(2), if standard disposal is not feasible, the Administrator can sell the property at fair market value for its highest and best use, which could provide a way to liquidate the asset.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Mandatory sale deadline: Section 2(a) requires the Administrator of General Services to complete the disposal or sale of the property no later than May 31, 2025.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+1Reduces Government Spending+1Reduces National Debt+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 3/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Introduced in House