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Commission to Relocate the Federal Bureaucracy Act

1/31/2025, 10:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 202

Bill 119 HR 202, also known as the "Agency Relocation Commission Act," proposes the establishment of a commission to study the relocation of certain government agencies outside of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The purpose of this bill is to explore the possibility of moving some federal agencies to other parts of the country in order to decentralize government operations and promote economic development in other regions.

The commission would be tasked with conducting a comprehensive analysis of the potential benefits and challenges of relocating agencies, including the impact on agency operations, employees, and the local communities where the agencies would be relocated. The commission would also consider factors such as cost savings, efficiency, and the potential for increased collaboration between agencies and local stakeholders.

In addition to studying the relocation of agencies, the bill also includes provisions for the commission to make recommendations to Congress on how to facilitate and incentivize agency relocations, as well as to provide guidance on the process for selecting new locations for agencies. Overall, Bill 119 HR 202 aims to explore the potential benefits of moving certain government agencies outside of the Washington, D.C. area and to provide Congress with valuable information and recommendations on how to best facilitate such relocations.

Congressional Summary of HR 202

Commission to Relocate the Federal Bureaucracy Act

This bill establishes a commission to study the relocation of nonsecurity-related federal agencies based in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area to other areas throughout the United States. Within one year of the bill's enactment the commission must submit a report to Congress that includes relocation recommendations based on specified considerations.

Current Status of Bill HR 202

Bill HR 202 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2025. Bill HR 202 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025.  Bill HR 202's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of January 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 202

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
6
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 202

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 202

To establish a commission to study the relocation of certain agencies outside of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, and for other purposes.
To establish a commission to study the relocation of certain agencies outside of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Duncan Marsh

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1 year ago

I can't believe they're seriously considering moving agencies out of DC. Like, what's the point of this whole thing? It just seems like a waste of time and money. I don't see how this is going to benefit anyone, especially not me. Just another ridiculous idea from our government.