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To reduce costs of Federal real estate, improve building security, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-6194| House 
| Updated: 6/27/2018
Lou Barletta

Lou Barletta

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (3)
Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Jason Lewis (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Financial Services Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Real Estate Assets and Leasing Reform Act of 2018 or REAL Reform Act of 2018 This bill modifies requirements with respect to leases for federal buildings. Specifically, the bill: directs the General Services Administration (GSA) to establish, and operate through 2023, a pilot program to execute lease agreements using alternative procedures; temporarily authorizes the GSA to submit consolidated prospectuses for leases and projects to Congress for approval; requires approval by congressional resolution of an appropriation for any costs and expenses associated with administering an acquisition by exchange involving real property or in-kind consideration valued at or over a specified amount; sets a specified limitation regarding bargain-price purchase options; requires certain public buildings containing a public restroom to also contain a lactation room; authorizes the Department of Commerce to release the federal government's interest in certain economic adjustment grants; and requires the GSA to provide specified additional notice and justification to Congress regarding certain projects. The Government Accountability Office must conduct biennial audits of the GSA National Broker Contract and a review of the application of certain enhanced competition requirements. The GSA must sell or exchange part of the Department of Energy (DOE) Forrestal complex to fund the construction of a new DOE headquarters. In addition, the bill allows the Department of Homeland Security to authorize and train security personnel contracted to protect certain federal buildings or grounds to carry firearms and, under specified circumstances, detain individuals without a warrant.
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Timeline
Jun 22, 2018
Introduced in House
Jun 22, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 25, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Jun 27, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 27, 2018
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.
Jun 27, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • June 22, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • June 22, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • June 25, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.


  • June 27, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • June 27, 2018
    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.


  • June 27, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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To reduce costs of Federal real estate, improve building security, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-6194| House 
| Updated: 6/27/2018
Real Estate Assets and Leasing Reform Act of 2018 or REAL Reform Act of 2018 This bill modifies requirements with respect to leases for federal buildings. Specifically, the bill: directs the General Services Administration (GSA) to establish, and operate through 2023, a pilot program to execute lease agreements using alternative procedures; temporarily authorizes the GSA to submit consolidated prospectuses for leases and projects to Congress for approval; requires approval by congressional resolution of an appropriation for any costs and expenses associated with administering an acquisition by exchange involving real property or in-kind consideration valued at or over a specified amount; sets a specified limitation regarding bargain-price purchase options; requires certain public buildings containing a public restroom to also contain a lactation room; authorizes the Department of Commerce to release the federal government's interest in certain economic adjustment grants; and requires the GSA to provide specified additional notice and justification to Congress regarding certain projects. The Government Accountability Office must conduct biennial audits of the GSA National Broker Contract and a review of the application of certain enhanced competition requirements. The GSA must sell or exchange part of the Department of Energy (DOE) Forrestal complex to fund the construction of a new DOE headquarters. In addition, the bill allows the Department of Homeland Security to authorize and train security personnel contracted to protect certain federal buildings or grounds to carry firearms and, under specified circumstances, detain individuals without a warrant.
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Timeline
Jun 22, 2018
Introduced in House
Jun 22, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 25, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Jun 27, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 27, 2018
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.
Jun 27, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • June 22, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • June 22, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • June 25, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.


  • June 27, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • June 27, 2018
    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.


  • June 27, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Lou Barletta

Lou Barletta

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (3)
Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Jason Lewis (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Financial Services Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1174: Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingChild healthCongressional oversightDepartment of EnergyDistrict of ColumbiaFirearms and explosivesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment studies and investigationsLaw enforcement officersPublic contracts and procurementWomen's health