Strengthening Oversight in Public Buildings Act
Sponsored By: Representative Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
In Committee
Summary
Expands federal oversight of public buildings by forcing agencies and asset managers to share data and follow centralized leasing rules. It also creates a limited swing space option to speed sales or major renovations and extends the Public Buildings Reform Board timeline for reform work.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Stronger oversight of agency leasing
If enacted, the bill would make the head of any agency with independent leasing authority subject to the section's requirements, even if the agency is not covered by section 901 of title 31. If enacted, the OMB Director would have one year to submit a list of all agencies with independent leasing authority to two congressional committees and the Comptroller General. If enacted, the Director would also be required to notify those agencies and ensure they comply with the leasing rules.
Allow building retention as temporary swing space
If enacted, the bill would allow the GSA to keep the Federal building described in the bill as temporary swing space to help sell or do major renovations on other Federal buildings. If enacted, the building may be retained only while it is used as swing space and only if the cost of keeping it does not exceed the savings from the sale or renovation. If enacted, the GSA would also have to send annual plans for the building's use to two congressional committees.
Extend asset sale authority, increase data
If enacted, the bill would move the end date for the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act section from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2028. If enacted, the bill would also require the OMB Director and the GSA Administrator to give the Comptroller General and the Public Buildings Reform Board all data and reports produced under section 2302 of WRDA 2024, including the reports listed in subsections (c), (e), and (f). Together, these changes would extend the authorities used for federal asset sales and broaden oversight by giving more data to oversight bodies.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
PA • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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