Bill · H.R. 514· House(119-HR-514)
SWAMP Act
- Introduced
- 1/16/2025
- Last activity
- 1/17/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Sponsored by
- Ashley Hinson
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The SWAMP Act establishes a competitive bidding process for moving the headquarters of Executive agencies out of the Washington metropolitan area. It prohibits these headquarters from being located in specific parts of Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, though current headquarters may remain. Under this law, the Administrator of General Services must create a system where States or local governments can submit proposals for these relocations. The selection process must consider economic impact, local expertise, and national security interests. The Administrator can use money from selling Federal buildings to pay for these moves. No new funding is authorized to carry out this act.
Yes· 3 of 7
Is this likely to create jobs?+5
The bill requires consideration of workforce development when selecting new locations for agency headquarters.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill requires the Administrator of General Services to provide the public with notice and an opportunity to comment on relocation proposals.
Does this invest in rural communities?+3
The competitive bidding process allows any political subdivision to submit proposals for agency headquarters relocation.
The opposite
Would people in cities be better off under this?-5
The bill prohibits new construction, major renovations, or lease renewals for federal headquarters in the Washington metropolitan area.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?-2
The bill restricts new construction and lease renewals for certain existing federal buildings which may affect agency operations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic and Workforce Development: The bill requires the selection process to consider how much a relocation would impact the economy and workforce development of a State or political subdivision (Section 2(c)(2)(C)(i)).
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Leveraging Existing Assets: The Administrator of General Services is permitted to use proceeds from the sale of Federal land or buildings to help pay for the costs of relocating these headquarters (Section 2(e)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Federal Infrastructure: Agencies that currently have headquarters in the Washington metropolitan area are prohibited from undertaking any new construction or major renovations on those buildings (Section 2(b)(3)(A)).
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Lease Restrictions: Existing headquarters located in the Washington metropolitan area cannot have their lease agreements renewed, and no new lease agreements can be entered into for those locations (Section 2(b)(3)(B) and (C)).
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
- Increases Job Creation+5Reduces Government Spending+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Urban Residents-5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits-2
- 1/17/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- 1/16/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Jared GoldenDemocrat · Maine