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Relocating Government Agency Headquarters: New Opportunities for Cities

This act aims to move the main headquarters of some government agencies out of the Washington area to other states. This means that in the future, new jobs and investments related to these agencies could appear in various parts of the country, potentially impacting local economies and job markets. The relocation process will be open to bids from cities and states, which will compete to host these agencies.
Key points
Prohibition on new construction or major renovations for agency headquarters in Washington, forcing their relocation.
Introduction of an open bidding process for states and cities to host government agency headquarters.
Possibility of using proceeds from the sale of federal buildings to offset relocation costs.
Exclusion of certain agencies, such as the Department of Defense or the CIA, from the relocation process.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7720
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6]
Process start date: 2022-05-11