To require Federal agencies to conduct a benefit-cost analysis on relocations involving the movement of employment positions to different areas, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill provides benefit-cost analysis on certain relocations Except as provided in subsection (d), a Federal agency may not carry out a covered relocation unless, prior to any submission to the Office of Management and Budget. It relies on definition changes, appropriations, reporting requirements, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Environmental Groups, Environment, Housing, and Defense.
Who Benefits and How
The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Transportation operators and users affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities, and National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities.
Key Provisions
- Provides benefit-cost analysis on certain relocations Except as provided in subsection (d), a Federal agency may not carry out a covered relocation unless, prior to any submission to the Office of Management and Budget...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill provides benefit-cost analysis on certain relocations Except as provided in subsection (d), a Federal agency may not carry out a covered relocation unless, prior to any submission to the Office of Management and Budget.
Key Policy Areas
Environmental Groups, Environment, Housing, Defense
Primary Purpose
The bill provides benefit-cost analysis on certain relocations Except as provided in subsection (d), a Federal agency may not carry out a covered relocation unless, prior to any submission to the Office of Management and Budget.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Van Hollen introduced the following bill; which was read …
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