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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS

Senate BillS 102Government buildings, facilities, and propertyLease and rental services

ROOMIE Act

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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This bill matters to voters because it directly addresses the use of taxpayer dollars for federal office space. Currently, many federal buildings are underutilized, meaning the government is spending money on properties that are largely empty. If this bill becomes law, it aims to reduce wasted spending by either forcing more federal employees into offices or requiring the sale or termination of leases for underused buildings.

It could also impact the future of remote work for federal employees, shifting a significant portion back to in-person office environments. Voters concerned about government efficiency, spending, and the health risks associated with underutilized buildings (as cited in the bill's findings, such as Legionella) would find this bill particularly relevant. If it doesn't become law, federal agencies would largely retain their current flexibility regarding in-person work and office space utilization, potentially continuing current patterns of low occupancy.

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PROVISION 01

Requires federal agencies to mandate that at least 80% of their employees work in person Monday through Friday each week.

This significantly increases the physical presence of federal workers in their offices, potentially affecting work-life balance for employees and local economies near federal buildings.

PROVISION 02

Mandates that at least 60% of the usable office space in federal civilian real property be occupied by employees.

This aims to maximize the use of government-owned or leased properties, reducing wasted space and associated costs.

PROVISION 03

Requires agencies unable to meet the 60% occupancy goal to submit a plan for how they will achieve it, potentially through inter-agency sharing.

This provides a pathway for agencies with fewer employees to comply, promoting resource sharing among government entities.

PROVISION 04

Agencies that fail to meet the in-person work or occupancy requirements and deadlines must sell owned federal civilian real property or terminate leases for rented property.

This provision acts as a strict enforcement mechanism, ensuring consequences for non-compliance and potentially leading to the disposal of underutilized assets.

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JAN 15

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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BILL INFO

TypeSenate Bill

NumberS 102

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedJan 15, 2025

Last actionJan 15, 2025

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 15, 2025

Senate BillS 102Government buildings, facilities, and propertyLease and rental services

ROOMIE Act

INTRODUCED JAN 15, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 15, 2025

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Requires federal agencies to mandate that at least 80% of their employees work in person Monday through Friday each week.

This significantly increases the physical presence of federal workers in their offices, potentially affecting work-life balance for employees and local economies near federal buildings.

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Mandates that at least 60% of the usable office space in federal civilian real property be occupied by employees.

This aims to maximize the use of government-owned or leased properties, reducing wasted space and associated costs.

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Requires agencies unable to meet the 60% occupancy goal to submit a plan for how they will achieve it, potentially through inter-agency sharing.

This provides a pathway for agencies with fewer employees to comply, promoting resource sharing among government entities.

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Agencies that fail to meet the in-person work or occupancy requirements and deadlines must sell owned federal civilian real property or terminate leases for rented property.

This provision acts as a strict enforcement mechanism, ensuring consequences for non-compliance and potentially leading to the disposal of underutilized assets.

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120 days after the date of enactment

Federal agencies must amend their policies to require 80% in-person work and 60% office occupancy.

1 year after the date of enactment

If an agency cannot meet the 60% occupancy requirement, it must prepare and submit an occupancy plan.

Not later than 1 year after the date that is 120 days after the date of enactment

Comptroller General must submit a report to Congress on the implementation of the in-person work and occupancy requirements.

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TYPE	AMOUNT	WHO
administrative	Forced sale of federal civilian real property or termination/non-renewal of leases for federal civilian real property.	Federal agency or the General Services Administration

GLOSSARY

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Administrator (of General Services): The head of the General Services Administration (GSA), the agency that manages federal property and provides services to other federal agencies.
Federal agency: Any executive department, military department, government corporation, government-controlled corporation, or independent establishment of the executive branch of the U.S. government.
Federal civilian real property: Land, buildings, or other structures (like office buildings) that are owned, leased, or controlled by the federal government for non-military use.
Usable square feet: The measure of office space within a building that is available for actual use by employees, as defined by the Administrator of General Services.
Office of Personnel Management (OPM): The federal agency that manages the civilian workforce of the U.S. government, providing human resources policy and oversight.
Comptroller General of the United States: The head of the Government Accountability Office (GAO), which is an independent, non-partisan agency that audits and investigates federal programs for Congress.

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JAN 15, 25

Introduced in Senate

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