The DRAIN THE SWAMP Act: Relocating Federal Employees and Reducing …

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The Frame

What this does

The bill would force a significant geographic shift of the federal workforce and a reduction in government real estate, impacting the daily work location and of thousands of federal employees while potentially altering the economic landscape of the Washington, D.C. region.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federal headquarters employees

Employees face mandatory relocation of their duty station, changes to pay locality, and the loss of full-time telework eligibility.

Federal agencies

Agencies must execute staff relocations, reduce office space, and report new workforce data to Congress.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill requires federal agencies to move 30% of their headquarters staff to locations outside the Washington, D.C. area within one year. It also mandates a 30% reduction in federal headquarters office space and prohibits full-time telework for most headquarters employees.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill would force a significant geographic shift of the federal workforce and a reduction in government real estate, impacting the daily work location and of thousands of federal employees while potentially altering the economic landscape of the Washington, D.C. region.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill apply to all federal employees?

No. It applies to 'headquarters employees' of Executive agencies, but specifically excludes certain national security and intelligence-related positions.

What happens to my pay if I am relocated?

Your rate of pay will be recalculated based on the of your new permanent duty station.

Can I sue if I disagree with my relocation?

No. The bill explicitly states that nothing in the Act shall be construed to establish a to challenge decisions made under it.

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Discoveries

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policy shift100% confidence

Aggressive Decentralization

The bill mandates a specific 30% reduction in both staff presence and physical office space in the capital, signaling a move toward regionalizing federal operations.

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The DRAIN THE SWAMP Act: Relocating Federal Employees and Reducing Office Space