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Selling Empty Government Buildings: Taxpayer Savings

This act aims to allow government agencies to sell unused or partially empty buildings more quickly. Proceeds from these sales will go towards reducing the national debt, potentially benefiting all citizens through better public financial management. It will also reduce the costs of maintaining vacant properties, which currently burden the budget.
Key points
Government agencies will be able to sell empty or underutilized buildings more easily, without first offering them to other agencies or local governments.
Money from these property sales will be used solely for national debt reduction, not for other spending.
The act requires regular reports on vacant and underutilized spaces to identify further opportunities for savings and efficient management of government assets.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_1254
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Gregory [R-NC-3]
Process start date: 2021-02-23