To amend title 40, United States Code, to prohibit the Administrator of General Services from constructing or acquiring public buildings or entering into leases based on the legality or availability of abortion, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill prohibits the General Services Administration (GSA) from considering whether abortion is legal or available in a location when making decisions about federal buildings. Specifically, it bars the GSA Administrator from factoring in abortion access when acquiring buildings, constructing public buildings, or entering into lease agreements for federal property.
Who Benefits and How
Pro-life advocacy groups benefit symbolically, as this bill codifies a policy that prevents federal building decisions from being influenced by abortion-related factors.
States with restrictive abortion laws may benefit indirectly, as the bill ensures that the federal government cannot avoid or deprioritize those states when locating federal facilities based on their abortion policies.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The Administrator of General Services faces new statutory restrictions on decision-making criteria, limiting the factors that can be considered when acquiring or leasing federal property.
Federal employees in states with restrictive abortion laws could be indirectly affected, as the GSA would be prohibited from considering abortion access when deciding where to locate federal workplaces.
Key Provisions
- Amends Section 3304 of title 40 to prohibit considering abortion legality or availability when acquiring buildings or sites
- Amends Section 3305 to apply the same prohibition when constructing public buildings or acquiring sites for construction
- Amends Section 1302 to prohibit basing federal property leasing decisions on abortion considerations
- Amends Section 585 to prohibit the GSA Administrator from considering abortion access when entering into lease agreements
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill amends title 40 of the United States Code to prohibit the Administrator of General Services from considering the legality or availability of abortion when constructing, acquiring public buildings, or entering into leases.
Key Policy Areas
Healthcare, Government
Primary Purpose
This bill amends title 40 of the United States Code to prohibit the Administrator of General Services from considering the legality or availability of abortion when constructing, acquiring public buildings, or entering into leases.
Policy Domains
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Marshall (for himself, Mr. Tuberville, Mr. Scott of Florida, …
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_administrator"
- → Administrator of General Services
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
The Administrator of General Services
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