Bill boosts oversight and flexibility in federal building management
In markupH.R. 10305Latest action
Sponsor: Scott Perry · Representative · PA
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Official title: Strengthening Oversight in Public Buildings Act
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
Introduced:
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The bill requires more data sharing on federal buildings and gives GSA more flexibility in selling or renovating them.
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What does this do?
This bill requires OMB and GSA to share building usage data with , requires agencies with independent leasing authority to follow standard oversight rules, and lets GSA temporarily use buildings as swing space during sales or renovations if costs don't exceed savings. It also extends the Public Buildings Reform Board's expiration from 2026 to 2028 and gives it access to building usage data.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects OMB, GSA, , federal agencies with independent leasing authority, the Public Buildings Reform Board, and committees. Taxpayers may be indirectly affected through changes to federal property management.
Why does it matter?
The changes aim to increase transparency and oversight of federal building management while giving GSA more operational flexibility during property sales and renovations.
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Based on the “Introduced in House” text of Sep 8, 2026.
After that text, a committee agreed on Sep 15, 2026 to send the bill to the full chamber with changes. This plain-language version may not reflect them.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedSep 8, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Sep 15, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.