To direct the Administrator of General Services to submit a report to Congress on the state of the real estate portfolio of the Public Building Service, and for other purposes. | ChamberLight
Bills · HR 6480
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6480Government buildings, facilities, and propertyLease and rental services
To direct the Administrator of General Services to submit a report to Congress on the state of the real estate portfolio of the Public Building Service, and for other purposes.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Voters should care about this bill because it increases transparency and accountability in how the government manages its vast real estate holdings. Currently, it can be difficult to get a complete picture of how efficiently federal buildings and leased spaces are being used, or how much money is spent on maintaining them.
If this bill becomes law, Congress will receive a regular, detailed snapshot of federal property management, including how much space is vacant, the costs involved, and major repair needs. This information can help identify wasteful spending, improve space utilization, and inform decisions about whether to lease, own, or dispose of properties. Without this bill, Congress and the public would have less consistent and comprehensive data, making it harder to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely on federal buildings and offices.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to submit an annual report to specific Congressional committees by January 31st each year.
This establishes a consistent and recurring mechanism for Congress to receive updates on federal property management.
PROVISION 02
Mandates the report include specific data points on leases, such as the number signed, terminated, total leased spaces, and amounts of square footage leased, occupied, and vacant.
This provides critical metrics for understanding the activity and efficiency of GSA's leased property portfolio.
PROVISION 03
Requires the report to detail the number of federally owned buildings, top customers, completed construction projects, and financial indicators.
These provisions offer insights into GSA's owned properties, major investments, and overall financial health related to its real estate.
PROVISION 04
Includes requirements for reporting on building disposals, cost-avoidance from terminations, deferred maintenance liabilities, and relocation plans for agencies.
This information highlights efforts to streamline the portfolio, manage long-term costs, and plan for transitions, addressing key operational and financial concerns.
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 4, 2025
House BillHR 6480Government buildings, facilities, and propertyLease and rental services
To direct the Administrator of General Services to submit a report to Congress on the state of the real estate portfolio of the Public Building Service, and for other purposes.
Voters should care about this bill because it increases transparency and accountability in how the government manages its vast real estate holdings. Currently, it can be difficult to get a complete picture of how efficiently federal buildings and leased spaces are being used, or how much money is spent on maintaining them.
If this bill becomes law, Congress will receive a regular, detailed snapshot of federal property management, including how much space is vacant, the costs involved, and major repair needs. This information can help identify wasteful spending, improve space utilization, and inform decisions about whether to lease, own, or dispose of properties. Without this bill, Congress and the public would have less consistent and comprehensive data, making it harder to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely on federal buildings and offices.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to submit an annual report to specific Congressional committees by January 31st each year.
This establishes a consistent and recurring mechanism for Congress to receive updates on federal property management.
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Mandates the report include specific data points on leases, such as the number signed, terminated, total leased spaces, and amounts of square footage leased, occupied, and vacant.
This provides critical metrics for understanding the activity and efficiency of GSA's leased property portfolio.
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Requires the report to detail the number of federally owned buildings, top customers, completed construction projects, and financial indicators.
These provisions offer insights into GSA's owned properties, major investments, and overall financial health related to its real estate.
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Includes requirements for reporting on building disposals, cost-avoidance from terminations, deferred maintenance liabilities, and relocation plans for agencies.
This information highlights efforts to streamline the portfolio, manage long-term costs, and plan for transitions, addressing key operational and financial concerns.
Administrator of General Services must submit the annual report to Congress for the previous calendar year.
GLOSSARY
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Administrator of General Services
The head of the General Services Administration (GSA), which is an independent agency of the United States government responsible for providing services and property to other federal agencies.
General Services Administration (GSA)
An independent agency of the U.S. government that manages federal property and provides products and services to other U.S. government agencies, including managing government buildings and leased office spaces.
Public Building Service
A division within the GSA responsible for managing the design, construction, leasing, and maintenance of federal buildings and properties across the country.
Real Estate Portfolio
The complete collection of land, buildings, and leased spaces owned or managed by an entity, in this case, the federal government through GSA.
Space Utilization
A measure of how efficiently physical space (like office buildings) is being used, often looking at factors like occupancy rates or density.
Operating Costs per Square Foot
The expenses incurred to run and maintain a building or space, divided by the total area (square footage), indicating efficiency or costliness.
ACTION TIMELINE
15 EVENTS
MAR 25
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
INTROREFERRAL
MAR 24
Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
FLOOR
MAR 24
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2648-2649)
FLOOR
MAR 24
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6480.
The total cost of necessary repairs and upkeep for properties that have been postponed or neglected, leading to a backlog of work that needs to be done.
Building Disposals
The process of selling, transferring, or otherwise getting rid of a federal building no longer needed by the government.
