COST of Relocations Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:54:47Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1106 COST of Relocations Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:54 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1106

Bill 118 hr 1106, also known as the COST of Relocations Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address the costs associated with relocating federal agencies and employees.

The bill aims to require federal agencies to provide detailed reports on the costs of relocating employees and offices. This includes information on the costs of moving expenses, lease terminations, and any other expenses related to the relocation process.

Additionally, the bill seeks to establish a cost-sharing mechanism for federal agencies that are considering relocating. This would help ensure that the costs of relocation are shared fairly among the agencies involved. Overall, the COST of Relocations Act is designed to increase transparency and accountability in the federal government's relocation processes. By requiring detailed reports and establishing cost-sharing mechanisms, the bill aims to reduce unnecessary costs and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent efficiently.

Congressional Summary of HR 1106

Congressional Oversight to Secure Transparency of Relocations Act or the COST of Relocations Act

This bill requires a federal agency seeking to relocate more than 5% of its employees or more than 100 employees to conduct and make public a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of the proposed change.

Specifically, the agency must conduct such analysis and submit it to the agency's office of inspector general for review and submission to Congress.

The report must include

the anticipated outcomes and improvements that will result from the proposed relocation,
the metrics for measuring whether the proposed relocation results in the anticipated outcomes and improvements,
a timeline of past and future engagements with stakeholders regarding the proposed relocation,
a comprehensive strategy for accomplishing the proposed relocation, and
an assessment of the short- and long-term effects of the proposed relocation on the agency's mission.

Read the Full Bill

Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML

Current Status of Bill HR 1106

Bill HR 1106 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 17, 2023. Bill HR 1106 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 17, 2023. Bill HR 1106's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of February 17, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1106

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1106

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Congressional oversight

- Executive agency funding and structure

- Government buildings, facilities, and property

- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

- Government information and archives

- Government studies and investigations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1106

COST of Relocations Act

Congressional Oversight to Secure Transparency of Relocations Act

To require Federal agencies to conduct a benefit-cost analysis on relocations involving the movement of employment positions to different areas, and for other purposes.