Bills · HR 3424
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3424Government buildings, facilities, and propertyCongressional oversight
SPACE Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 15· LAST ACTION SEP 9
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to make the federal government more efficient with its office space, which could lead to significant savings of taxpayer money. Currently, there might be instances where federal agencies have unused or underutilized office space, or where different agencies could benefit from sharing resources within the same building. This bill would force the GSA to proactively address these issues by collaborating directly with the agencies using the space.
If this bill becomes law, there will be a structured effort to identify and resolve problems related to shared office spaces, develop clear rules for sharing, and set measurable goals to track success. This means the government would have a clearer roadmap for making the most out of its property assets. If it doesn't pass, efforts to improve space-sharing might continue, but without the specific, mandated collaboration, criteria development, and objective setting outlined in this bill, potentially leading to less optimized use of federal buildings and leases.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The General Services Administration (GSA) must collaborate with federal agencies that lease or use shared spaces.
This ensures GSA actively involves the agencies themselves in identifying issues and solutions for shared office arrangements, leading to more practical outcomes.
PROVISION 02
GSA is required to develop guidelines that will make it easier to expand the use of shared office spaces or have multiple agencies in the same building.
This provision creates a framework for more efficient space utilization, potentially reducing the need for new leases or construction.
PROVISION 03
GSA must identify how specialized spaces, like conference rooms or labs, can be better used for sharing between agencies.
Optimizing the use of specialized facilities can enhance collaboration and reduce duplication of resources across government.
PROVISION 04
GSA must establish measurable goals, in consultation with agencies, to quantify the success of shared-space arrangements.
This ensures that efforts to improve space-sharing are not just theoretical but are evaluated based on clear, trackable outcomes.
PROVISION 05
The GSA Administrator must brief relevant House and Senate committees on the implementation of these requirements.
This provides congressional oversight and accountability for GSA's progress in improving federal space utilization.
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ACTION TIMELINE
17 EVENTSSEP 9
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
SEP 8
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-238.
SEP 8
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 195.
SEP 8
Mr. Barrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3424
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedMay 15, 2025
Last actionSep 9, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 15, 2025
House BillHR 3424Government buildings, facilities, and propertyCongressional oversight
SPACE Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 15, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 9, 2025
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
2
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