Drain the Swamp Act of 2025

Bill 119 HR 1460, also known as the "Agency Decentralization Act," proposes that the head of each executive agency must relocate their agency outside of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The bill aims to disperse the concentration of federal agencies and employees in the nation's capital, in order to promote decentralization and increase accessibility to government services for individuals living in other parts of the country.

The bill does not specify a timeline for the relocation of agencies, but it does require the head of each agency to submit a plan for relocation within one year of the bill's enactment. The bill also includes provisions for funding the relocation process, including the allocation of funds for moving expenses and establishing new office locations.

Supporters of the bill argue that decentralizing federal agencies will help to reduce the influence of special interests in Washington, D.C. and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of government operations. Critics, however, raise concerns about the potential disruption and cost associated with relocating agencies, as well as the impact on employees who may be required to move to new locations. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1460 represents a significant proposal to reshape the geographic distribution of federal agencies and could have far-reaching implications for the functioning of the federal government.