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119-hr-2027119th CongressWALLET

Returning SBA to Main Street Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Alford, Mark [R-MO-4]

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Summary

This bill would require moving at least 30% of SBA headquarters jobs out of the Washington, DC area to new permanent duty stations, reset pay to the new locality, and limit full-time telework. It would also shrink headquarters office space and force detailed reporting to Congress.

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  • At least 30% of headquarters staff would be relocated outside the Washington area. Relocation would take effect 90 days after notification, pay would switch to the new pay locality, and employees approved for full-time telework under the Americans with Disabilities Act would be exempt but still counted toward the target.
  • The SBA would reduce headquarters office space by at least 30% and must choose new duty stations with geographic diversity, including rural markets, to strengthen regional, in-person customer service.
  • The Administrator would have 180 days to deliver a detailed report and implementation plan to Congress that lists headquarters headcounts, field staffing, full-time teleworkers, and ADA telework accommodations. The bill also bans relocation incentives for employees whose worksite changes.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 4 costs, 0 mixed.

30% of SBA HQ jobs move out of DC

The bill would require moving at least 30% of SBA headquarters staff to offices outside the Washington, DC area within one year, but only if the Administrator says the moves cut federal costs and explains that in a report. Workers with a full‑time telework ADA accommodation would not be moved but would still count toward the 30% goal. Chosen employees would be notified 60–90 days after the report, and the move would take effect 90 days after the notice. Pay would switch to the new locality rate, and full‑time telework would not be allowed for those moved. No relocation incentive would be paid if your official worksite changes from your home to SBA headquarters. The bill defines full‑time telework as 100% of work days, and says some full‑time teleworkers paid at DC rates count as headquarters staff.

Cut SBA headquarters office space 30%

The bill would require SBA to cut headquarters office space by at least 30%. The reduction would have to start within 180 days of enactment and finish within two years. This could change workplace set‑ups for headquarters staff.

End full-time telework for most DC staff

The bill would end full‑time telework for most SBA headquarters staff who telework 100% as of enactment. This would not apply if you have an ADA full‑time telework accommodation, or if your duty station is moved outside the DC area. The change would start 180 days after the Administrator submits the required report.

Override union deals and block lawsuits

The bill would override any conflicting law or collective bargaining agreement when carrying out these relocation and telework changes. It would not create a private right to sue, so individuals could not file private lawsuits to challenge selections or decisions under the Act.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Alford, Mark [R-MO-4]

MO • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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