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USE IT Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-6276| House 
| Updated: 3/14/2024
Scott Perry

Scott Perry

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Environment and Public Works Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Utilizing Space Efficiently and Improving Technologies Act of 2023 or USE IT Act of 2023 This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the General Services Administration (GSA) to establish standard methodologies and identify technologies to measure federal building utilization and to use both to evaluate and consolidate public buildings and federally leased space. Federal agencies must (1) work with GSA to use sensors and other technologies in public buildings to measure occupancy, and (2) report on actual space utilization. OMB and GSA must annually ensure building utilization averages at least 60% in each public building and federally leased space over each 1-year period. The bill also requires OMB and GSA to submit a plan to Congress and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to consolidate federal agency headquarters buildings in the National Capital region so that building utilization exceeds 60%. Occupancy agreements between federal tenants and the GSA shall stipulate annual reporting to GSA on space utilization and occupancy. Federal tenants must return office space to GSA if the occupancy of the tenant falls below a 60% space utilization rate for six months within any 1-year period. Agencies with independent leasing authorities must report space utilization and occupancy annually to Congress. The GAO shall report on agency costs and occupancy rates for public or federally leased buildings. Agencies must report certain buildings with utilization rates below 20% to the agency's inspector general for investigation.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1166
USE IT Act
Nov 7, 2023
Introduced in House
Nov 7, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Nov 8, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Nov 15, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 15, 2023
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged
Dec 6, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 26.
Dec 6, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 13, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 314.
Feb 13, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-384.
Mar 11, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1071 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6276 and H. Res. 1065. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6276 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. Resolution provides for consideration of H. Res. 1065 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate.
Mar 12, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1071. (consideration: CR H1116-1127; text: CR H1121-1122)
Mar 12, 2024
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6276 and H. Res. 1065. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6276 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. Resolution provides for consideration of H. Res. 1065 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate.
Mar 12, 2024
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1071 and Rule XVIII.
Mar 12, 2024
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jennifer A. Kiggans to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
Mar 12, 2024
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 6276.
Mar 12, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1071, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Edwards amendment No. 1.
Mar 12, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1071, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 2.
Mar 12, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1071, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hageman amendment No. 3.
Mar 12, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1071, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hageman amendment No. 4.
Mar 12, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1071, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCormick amendment No. 5.
Mar 12, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1071, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCormick amendment No. 6.
Mar 12, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1071, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose amendment No. 7.
Mar 12, 2024
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 6276.
Mar 12, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 12, 2024
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Mar 12, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 6276 are postponed.
Mar 12, 2024
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H.R. 6276.
Mar 12, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1131-1133)
Mar 12, 2024
Mr. Beyer moved to recommit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. (text: CR H1132)
Mar 12, 2024
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Mar 12, 2024
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 213 (Roll no. 83).
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Mar 12, 2024
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 217 - 203 (Roll no. 84).
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Mar 12, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 12, 2024
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Mar 12, 2024
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 6276.
Mar 14, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1166
    USE IT Act


  • November 7, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • November 7, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • November 8, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • November 15, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 15, 2023
    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged


  • December 6, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 26.


  • December 6, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • February 13, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 314.


  • February 13, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-384.


  • March 11, 2024
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1071 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6276 and H. Res. 1065. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6276 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. Resolution provides for consideration of H. Res. 1065 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate.


  • March 12, 2024
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1071. (consideration: CR H1116-1127; text: CR H1121-1122)


  • March 12, 2024
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6276 and H. Res. 1065. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6276 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. Resolution provides for consideration of H. Res. 1065 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate.


  • March 12, 2024
    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1071 and Rule XVIII.


  • March 12, 2024
    The Speaker designated the Honorable Jennifer A. Kiggans to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.


  • March 12, 2024
    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 6276.


  • March 12, 2024
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1071, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Edwards amendment No. 1.


  • March 12, 2024
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1071, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 2.


  • March 12, 2024
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1071, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hageman amendment No. 3.


  • March 12, 2024
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1071, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hageman amendment No. 4.


  • March 12, 2024
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1071, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCormick amendment No. 5.


  • March 12, 2024
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1071, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCormick amendment No. 6.


  • March 12, 2024
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1071, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose amendment No. 7.


  • March 12, 2024
    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 6276.


  • March 12, 2024
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • March 12, 2024
    The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.


  • March 12, 2024
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 6276 are postponed.


  • March 12, 2024
    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H.R. 6276.


  • March 12, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1131-1133)


  • March 12, 2024
    Mr. Beyer moved to recommit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. (text: CR H1132)


  • March 12, 2024
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • March 12, 2024
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 213 (Roll no. 83).
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  • March 12, 2024
    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 217 - 203 (Roll no. 84).
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  • March 12, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 12, 2024
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.


  • March 12, 2024
    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 6276.


  • March 14, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HRES 118-1071: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6276) to direct the Administrator of General Services and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to identify the utilization rate of certain public buildings and federally-leased space, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1065) denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies.
Computers and information technologyCongressional oversightGovernment buildings, facilities, and property

USE IT Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-6276| House 
| Updated: 3/14/2024
Utilizing Space Efficiently and Improving Technologies Act of 2023 or USE IT Act of 2023 This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the General Services Administration (GSA) to establish standard methodologies and identify technologies to measure federal building utilization and to use both to evaluate and consolidate public buildings and federally leased space. Federal agencies must (1) work with GSA to use sensors and other technologies in public buildings to measure occupancy, and (2) report on actual space utilization. OMB and GSA must annually ensure building utilization averages at least 60% in each public building and federally leased space over each 1-year period. The bill also requires OMB and GSA to submit a plan to Congress and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to consolidate federal agency headquarters buildings in the National Capital region so that building utilization exceeds 60%. Occupancy agreements between federal tenants and the GSA shall stipulate annual reporting to GSA on space utilization and occupancy. Federal tenants must return office space to GSA if the occupancy of the tenant falls below a 60% space utilization rate for six months within any 1-year period. Agencies with independent leasing authorities must report space utilization and occupancy annually to Congress. The GAO shall report on agency costs and occupancy rates for public or federally leased buildings. Agencies must report certain buildings with utilization rates below 20% to the agency's inspector general for investigation.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1166
USE IT Act
Nov 7, 2023
Introduced in House
Nov 7, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Nov 8, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Nov 15, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 15, 2023
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged
Dec 6, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 26.
Dec 6, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 13, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 314.
Feb 13, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-384.
Mar 11, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1071 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6276 and H. Res. 1065. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6276 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. Resolution provides for consideration of H. Res. 1065 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate.
Mar 12, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1071. (consideration: CR H1116-1127; text: CR H1121-1122)
Mar 12, 2024
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6276 and H. Res. 1065. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6276 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. Resolution provides for consideration of H. Res. 1065 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate.
Mar 12, 2024
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1071 and Rule XVIII.
Mar 12, 2024
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jennifer A. Kiggans to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
Mar 12, 2024
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 6276.
Mar 12, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1071, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Edwards amendment No. 1.
Mar 12, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1071, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 2.
Mar 12, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1071, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hageman amendment No. 3.
Mar 12, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1071, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hageman amendment No. 4.
Mar 12, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1071, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCormick amendment No. 5.
Mar 12, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1071, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCormick amendment No. 6.
Mar 12, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1071, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose amendment No. 7.
Mar 12, 2024
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 6276.
Mar 12, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 12, 2024
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Mar 12, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 6276 are postponed.
Mar 12, 2024
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H.R. 6276.
Mar 12, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1131-1133)
Mar 12, 2024
Mr. Beyer moved to recommit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. (text: CR H1132)
Mar 12, 2024
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Mar 12, 2024
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 213 (Roll no. 83).
View Vote
Mar 12, 2024
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 217 - 203 (Roll no. 84).
View Vote
Mar 12, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 12, 2024
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Mar 12, 2024
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 6276.
Mar 14, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1166
    USE IT Act


  • November 7, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • November 7, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • November 8, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • November 15, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 15, 2023
    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged


  • December 6, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 26.


  • December 6, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • February 13, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 314.


  • February 13, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-384.


  • March 11, 2024
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1071 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6276 and H. Res. 1065. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6276 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. Resolution provides for consideration of H. Res. 1065 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate.


  • March 12, 2024
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1071. (consideration: CR H1116-1127; text: CR H1121-1122)


  • March 12, 2024
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6276 and H. Res. 1065. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6276 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. Resolution provides for consideration of H. Res. 1065 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate.


  • March 12, 2024
    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1071 and Rule XVIII.


  • March 12, 2024
    The Speaker designated the Honorable Jennifer A. Kiggans to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.


  • March 12, 2024
    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 6276.


  • March 12, 2024
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1071, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Edwards amendment No. 1.


  • March 12, 2024
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1071, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 2.


  • March 12, 2024
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1071, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hageman amendment No. 3.


  • March 12, 2024
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1071, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hageman amendment No. 4.


  • March 12, 2024
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1071, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCormick amendment No. 5.


  • March 12, 2024
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1071, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCormick amendment No. 6.


  • March 12, 2024
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1071, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose amendment No. 7.


  • March 12, 2024
    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 6276.


  • March 12, 2024
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • March 12, 2024
    The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.


  • March 12, 2024
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 6276 are postponed.


  • March 12, 2024
    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H.R. 6276.


  • March 12, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1131-1133)


  • March 12, 2024
    Mr. Beyer moved to recommit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. (text: CR H1132)


  • March 12, 2024
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • March 12, 2024
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 213 (Roll no. 83).
    View Vote


  • March 12, 2024
    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 217 - 203 (Roll no. 84).
    View Vote


  • March 12, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 12, 2024
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.


  • March 12, 2024
    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 6276.


  • March 14, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Scott Perry

Scott Perry

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Environment and Public Works Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HRES 118-1071: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6276) to direct the Administrator of General Services and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to identify the utilization rate of certain public buildings and federally-leased space, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1065) denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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