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Congressional Hearing on GSA Facility Risks and Capital Investment

Original title: CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM: IDENTIFYING RISK TO GSA FACILITIES

Record date · January 1, 2022

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What This Bill Does

This document is a transcript and record of a June 22, 2022, House subcommittee hearing regarding the General Services Administration's (GSA) . The hearing focused on identifying and managing risks associated with federal buildings and infrastructure.

Why it matters

The hearing examines how the GSA manages and invests in federal facilities, which directly impacts the safety, maintenance, and operational costs of government buildings used by federal employees and the public.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

General Services Administration

The agency is responsible for implementing the capital investment strategies and risk management protocols discussed.

Directly affected

Federal employees and building occupants

These individuals work in or visit the facilities managed by the GSA, which are subject to the maintenance and risk assessments discussed.

Key Facts

  • The hearing was held on June 22, 2022, by the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • The primary subject was the Capital Investment Program and identifying risks to GSA-managed facilities.
  • Nina Albert, Commissioner of the Public Buildings Service, provided testimony.
  • The hearing included a review of the GSA Public Buildings Service's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act spending plan.
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  • The record includes an attachment detailing active consolidation activities program projects as of July 18, 2022.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GSA Capital Investment Program?
It is a program managed by the General Services Administration to oversee the maintenance, repair, and construction of federal buildings.
What was the purpose of this specific hearing?
The purpose was to discuss how the GSA identifies and manages risks within its portfolio of public buildings.

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Post-Hearing Documentation

The hearing record includes supplemental documents submitted after the hearing date, specifically an infrastructure spending plan dated July 18, 2022.

Connected Entities

General Services Administration, Daniel Webster, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and 2 more
OrganizationGeneral Services Administration“Federal agency responsible for managing government buildings”Map →
PersonDaniel Webster“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →
otherInfrastructure Investment and Jobs Act“Legislation governing GSA spending plans”Map →
PersonDina Titus“Chair of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergen”Map →
PersonNina Albert“Commissioner, Public Buildings Service, U.S. General Services Administration”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy20
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