SWAMP Act

# SWAMP Act Summary **What It Would Do:** The SWAMP Act would prevent federal agencies from building new headquarters or renovating existing ones in the Washington, D.C. area. Instead, it would require the federal government to hold a competitive bidding process where states and cities across the country could submit proposals to relocate agency headquarters to their locations. The General Services Administration (GSA) would manage this process and select winning locations based on factors like cost savings and community benefits. **Who It Affects:** This bill would impact executive branch agencies (like the EPA, Department of Labor, etc.), the states and municipalities bidding to host relocated headquarters, and federal employees who work at these agencies.

It could potentially affect the Washington, D.C. metro area economy by reducing federal presence there. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. It remains in the early stages of the legislative process.