Bill would move 30% of SBA headquarters staff out of Washington
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Sponsor: Joni Ernst · Senator · IA
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Official title: Returning SBA to Main Street Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
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S 298 would relocate at least 30% of SBA headquarters staff nationwide, but only if it saves money.
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What does this do?
S 298 would require the SBA to move at least 30% of its Washington, D.C.-area headquarters staff to regional offices around the country, but only if the SBA Administrator determines it would save the federal government money. The bill also requires SBA to shrink its D.C. headquarters space by at least 30% within two years and regularly report staffing data to Congress.
Who does it affect?
The bill mainly affects current SBA headquarters employees, including those who work remotely but are paid Washington-area salaries. Employees with an approved disability accommodation to telework full-time would be exempt from relocation.
Why does it matter?
Relocated employees would have pay adjusted to local cost of living, lose the ability to work from home full-time, and receive no relocation bonuses. Employees could not sue over decisions made under the law, and the bill overrides conflicting union contracts.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJan 29, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate voteYou are here · Mar 4, 2025
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 21.