Bills · HR 1280
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1280Government buildings, facilities, and propertyCommuting
DRAIN THE SWAMP Act
INTRO FEB 13· LAST ACTION FEB 13
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it would significantly change where many federal government jobs are located and how government services are delivered. If it becomes law, it would shift a large number of federal employees and their families out of the Washington D.C. area, potentially boosting local economies in new regions, including rural areas, by bringing in federal salaries and increasing in-person government presence across the country.
For voters, this could mean more direct, in-person access to federal services in their local communities, and a perception that government is less concentrated in one political hub. However, it also means substantial disruption for affected federal workers, who would face mandatory relocation and a change in pay. If the bill doesn't pass, the current structure of federal agency headquarters largely remaining in the D.C. area would continue, without the forced geographic redistribution of jobs and associated changes in local economic impact and federal service accessibility.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires executive agencies to relocate 30% of their headquarters employees from the Washington D.C. area to offices outside of D.C.
This provision aims to decentralize federal government operations and distribute jobs across different regions.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that relocated employees' pay will be based on the local pay rate of their new duty station, not the Washington D.C. rate.
This will result in salary adjustments for many relocated employees, potentially impacting their financial well-being.
PROVISION 03
Prohibits full-time telework for relocated employees, except for individuals with disabilities who require it as a reasonable accommodation.
This provision ensures relocated employees physically work in their new office locations, promoting in-person service but limiting flexible work options.
PROVISION 04
Exempts employees in certain national security roles and those in the Executive Office of the President from mandatory relocation.
This prevents the disruption of critical national security and top-level executive functions.
PROVISION 05
Requires agencies to submit a report within 180 days outlining their plan to implement the relocation of employees.
This establishes accountability and a timeline for agencies to prepare for and execute the mandated changes.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 13
Introduced in House
FEB 13
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1280
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 13, 2025
Last actionFeb 13, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2025
House BillHR 1280Government buildings, facilities, and propertyCommuting
DRAIN THE SWAMP Act
INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 13, 2025
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