Returning SBA to Main Street Act of 2025

Bill 119 hr 2027, also known as the "Small Business Administration Headquarters Relocation Act," aims to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to relocate 30 percent of the employees currently assigned to headquarters to duty stations outside the Washington metropolitan area. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the relocation of SBA employees.

The main goal of this legislation is to decentralize the SBA's operations and reduce the concentration of employees in the Washington, D.C. area. By relocating a significant portion of headquarters staff to duty stations outside of the metropolitan area, the bill seeks to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase accessibility to small businesses across the country.

The bill does not specify which duty stations employees will be relocated to, but it does require the Administrator to develop a plan for the relocation process within 180 days of the bill's enactment. The plan must include details on the timeline, cost estimates, and potential impacts on SBA operations. Overall, the Small Business Administration Headquarters Relocation Act aims to promote a more geographically diverse workforce within the SBA and enhance the agency's ability to support small businesses nationwide.