Secure Adjacent Federal Property Act of 2023

The Frame

What this does

The bill aims to prevent potential security vulnerabilities by requiring the government to screen the owners of private buildings that share a boundary with high-security federal facilities, which could impact future federal leasing contracts and property management requirements.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Federal agencies

Agencies must participate in the study and may be subject to new security assessment processes for their leased spaces.

Private property owners

Owners of buildings adjacent to high-security federal spaces may be required to provide ownership information, including beneficial owner details, to the government.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 10, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

Senator Gary Peters represents Michigan and serves as the Chair of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. context
The General Services Administration (GSA) is the primary agency responsible for managing federal real estate and leasing. context

Summary

This bill directs federal agencies to study how to better assess security risks in buildings located next to high-security federal offices. It requires the government to develop a process for identifying the owners of these adjacent properties to ensure they do not pose a security threat.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill aims to prevent potential security vulnerabilities by requiring the government to screen the owners of private buildings that share a boundary with high-security federal facilities, which could impact future federal leasing contracts and property management requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my personal information be made public if I own a building near a federal office?

No, the bill explicitly states that any information collected during the study shall not be made available to the public.

Who is responsible for leading this study?

The Administrator of General Services is responsible for leading the study in coordination with the Federal Protective Service, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Office of Management and Budget.

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Discoveries

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Increased Scrutiny of Federal Lessors

The bill signals a shift toward requiring greater transparency regarding the ultimate beneficial owners of private properties leased by the federal government.

General Services Administration

Connected Entities

organizationAdministrator of General Services“Responsible for conducting the study and implementing the Act.”Map →

organizationArchitect of the Capitol“Identified as a Federal lessee under the Act.”Map →

personSecretary of Homeland Security“Consulted in determining facility security levels.”Map →

personScott, Mr. (Florida)“Co-sponsor of the bill.”Map →

personPeters, Mr.“Lead sponsor of the bill.”Map →

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