To amend title 40, United States Code, to establish an expiration date of certain committee resolutions with respect to leases or projects, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Dina Titus
D-NV | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseMs. Titus (for herself and Mr. Perry) introduced the following …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Summary
What This Bill Does
Creates a 5-year expiration for congressional committee resolutions that approve federal building leases, construction, alterations, or acquisitions, forcing agencies to act or seek new approval.
Who Benefits and How
Congress gains better oversight of federal real property projects by ensuring old approvals dont remain valid indefinitely. GSA and agencies must prioritize approved projects or re-justify them.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal agencies face pressure to initiate approved projects within 5 years or restart the approval process. GSA must track project initiation against resolution dates.
Key Provisions
- Resolutions expire 5 years after congressional committee approval
- Applies to leases, construction, alteration, repair, design, and acquisition
- Only applies to resolutions approved after enactment
- Requires project initiation (not completion) within 5 years
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Establishes 5-year expiration for congressional committee resolutions approving federal building projects
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Prevent indefinite authorization of federal building projects"
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