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Relocation of Federal Employees Outside Washington and Office Reduction

This act mandates federal agencies to relocate 30% of their Washington-based employees to other U.S. regions, aiming to improve citizen services nationwide. These changes will impact job locations and government office spaces, potentially increasing public service accessibility outside the capital.
Key points
30% of federal agency employees from Washington D.C. will be relocated to offices in other parts of the country.
Salaries for relocated employees will be adjusted to local rates, and full-time telework will be restricted.
Federal agencies will be required to reduce their Washington D.C. office space by at least 30%.
The act aims to enhance public service accessibility and customer service in regions outside the capital.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_10517
Sponsor: Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4]
Process start date: 2024-12-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DRAIN THE SWAMP Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_10517.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • 30% of federal agency employees from Washington D.C. will be relocated to offices in other parts of the country.
  • Salaries for relocated employees will be adjusted to local rates, and full-time telework will be restricted.
  • Federal agencies will be required to reduce their Washington D.C. office space by at least 30%.
  • The act aims to enhance public service accessibility and customer service in regions outside the capital.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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