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119-hr-1280119th CongressWALLET

DRAIN THE SWAMP Act

Sponsored By: Representative Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4]

Introduced

Summary

Relocate at least 30% of agency headquarters staff out of the Washington, DC area. The bill forces agencies to move a large share of headquarters employees to other duty stations, tie pay to the new locality, and limit full-time telework while pushing a major cut in headquarters real property.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.

Move 30% of DC headquarters staff

If enacted, agencies would move at least 30% of headquarters staff out of the Washington area within one year, to offices across regions including rural areas. Pay would switch to the new locality rate, and moved staff could not telework full-time. Employees with an ADA full-time telework accommodation would not be moved but would count toward the 30%. Agencies would notify selected staff 60–90 days after the report; moves would take effect 90 days after notice. Full-time teleworkers who are not ADA-accommodated and not moved would lose full-time telework 180 days after the report. Agencies could not pay a relocation incentive when your official worksite changes from your home to headquarters under this Act.

Overrides other laws and blocks lawsuits

If enacted, this Act would override conflicting laws and union contract terms for actions under the Act. It would not create a private right to sue over agency choices made under this Act. Federal workers and unions could have fewer legal ways to challenge moves or policy changes.

Cut 30% of federal headquarters space

If enacted, OMB would order a cut of at least 30% in federal headquarters office space within 60 days. Agencies would start reductions within 180 days and finish within two years. The plan would favor selling buildings, ending leases, and co-locating offices. Agencies would place staff across regions, including rural areas, to support in-person service.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4]

FL • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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