Bill would let agencies pay relocating federal workers a lump sum
Passed one chamberH.R. 6330Latest action
Sponsor: Brian Jack · Representative · GA
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Official title: Federal Relocation Payment Improvement Act
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
Introduced:
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HR 6330 would let agencies pay relocating federal employees a lump sum instead of itemized expense reimbursement.
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What does this do?
This bill would allow federal agency leaders to offer relocating employees a single lump-sum payment covering moving costs, instead of the current piece-by-piece reimbursement system. GSA would be required to write rules covering when agencies can use this option, how the payment amount is calculated, and how employees can appeal the amount to the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals.
Who does it affect?
Federal employees who are relocated for work, along with the agencies and staff who manage their moving expenses.
Why does it matter?
The change could simplify relocation payments for both employees and agency staff, but the actual effect depends on rules GSA has not yet written. Employees who disagree with a lump-sum offer would need to use a formal appeals process rather than itemized dispute resolution.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedDec 1, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Jul 21, 2026
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.