To require an interagency study to produce a security assessment process on adjacent space to high-security leased space to accommodate a Federal agency, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Gary C. Peters
D-MI | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Mr. Peters (for himself and Mr. Scott of Florida) introduced …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Requires GSA Administrator to develop a security assessment process for properties adjacent to high-security federal buildings, including disclosure of beneficial ownership to identify foreign or hostile actors who might exploit proximity.
Who Benefits and How
Federal agencies gain improved security awareness of adjacent properties. National security benefits from reduced espionage and surveillance risks. GSA obtains tools to assess proximity threats.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Property owners adjacent to high-security facilities must disclose beneficial ownership. GSA must develop and implement security assessment procedures. Privacy concerns for property owners near federal buildings.
Key Provisions
- Defines beneficial owner as natural persons with control or substantial economic interest
- Excludes minors, nominees, employees, and creditors from beneficial owner definition
- Anti-evasion provision to prevent circumvention of disclosure requirements
- Applies to covered entities including corporations, partnerships, trusts, and governmental instrumentalities
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Requires security assessment of properties adjacent to high-security federal buildings including beneficial ownership disclosure
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Protect federal facilities from foreign surveillance and espionage via adjacent properties"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "administrator"
- → Administrator of General Services
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Each natural person who directly or indirectly exercises control over or has substantial interest in the assets of a covered entity
Any person, corporation, company, business association, partnership, society, trust, or other nongovernmental entity; or any governmental entity or instrumentality
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