Commission to Relocate the Federal Bureaucracy Act

# Commission to Relocate the Federal Bureaucracy Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would create a new commission tasked with studying the possibility of moving federal government offices and agencies out of Washington, D.C. The commission would examine which federal agencies could be relocated, where they might go, and what the costs and benefits would be. It's essentially a fact-finding effort to explore decentralizing the federal government rather than keeping most agencies concentrated in the nation's capital. **Who It Affects:** This bill would primarily affect federal employees (who might have to relocate), federal agencies, and potentially communities across the country that could be selected as new homes for relocated offices.

Taxpayers could also be affected if relocation occurred, as it would involve costs to move buildings, facilities, and operations. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. Many bills that enter committee never advance further.