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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on GSA Property Leasing and the Trump Old Post Office Hotel
Record date · January 1, 2020
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript and record of a January 2020 House hearing regarding the General Services Administration's (GSA) authority to lease federal properties, specifically focusing on the Trump Old Post Office Hotel in Washington, D.C.
The hearing examines how the GSA manages federal real estate and whether the lease agreement for the Trump Old Post Office Hotel complies with federal regulations and oversight standards.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
General Services Administration
The agency is responsible for defending its leasing practices and providing information to Congress.
Members of the House Subcommittee
The members are exercising oversight authority over federal property management.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on January 28, 2020, by the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- The primary subject was the GSA's outleasing authorities and the specific lease agreement for the Trump Old Post Office Hotel.
- Emily W. Murphy, GSA Administrator, provided testimony regarding GSA operations.
- The hearing included opening statements from Subcommittee Chair Dina Titus, Ranking Member Greg Pence, and Committee leadership Peter A. DeFazio and Sam Graves.
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- The record includes follow-up questions submitted to Administrator Murphy by members of the committee.
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Congressional Oversight of GSA
The hearing highlights a period of intense legislative scrutiny regarding how the GSA manages high-value federal assets leased to private entities.
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