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Mandatory Relocation of 30% of Federal Staff Outside D.C. and Office Reduction

This Act mandates that federal agencies relocate at least 30% of their headquarters staff from the Washington D.C. area to regional offices nationwide. The goal is to decentralize services and save costs, but it means thousands of employees face mandatory relocation, and their pay will be recalculated based on the new, often lower, locality rate. Additionally, the government must reduce its D.C. office space by 30%, aiming for taxpayer savings.
Key points
Federal agencies must relocate 30% of headquarters staff outside D.C. within one year, promoting geographic diversity and in-person customer service.
Relocated employees' pay will be based on the potentially lower local rates of the new duty station, and full-time telework authorization will be revoked.
The Director of OMB must mandate a reduction of at least 30% of the office space used by agency headquarters in Washington D.C.
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Print number: 118_S_5614
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
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_S_5614.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies must relocate 30% of headquarters staff outside D.C. within one year, promoting geographic diversity and in-person customer service.
  • Relocated employees' pay will be based on the potentially lower local rates of the new duty station, and full-time telework authorization will be revoked.
  • The Director of OMB must mandate a reduction of at least 30% of the office space used by agency headquarters in Washington D.C.
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 Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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