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COST of Relocations Act

USA119th CongressS-1171| Senate 
| Updated: 3/27/2025
Chris Van Hollen

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (3)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "Congressional Oversight to Secure Transparency of Relocations Act" or the "COST of Relocations Act," mandates that Federal agencies perform a benefit-cost analysis for specific employment position relocations. Before any submission to the Office of Management and Budget, the agency must conduct this analysis and provide an unredacted report to its Office of Inspector General (OIG). The OIG is then responsible for reviewing this report and submitting its own findings to Congress, ensuring oversight of these significant agency actions. A "covered relocation" is defined as moving or replacing the positions of more than the lesser of 5 percent or 100 employees outside their commuting area or under another agency's jurisdiction. The required benefit-cost analysis must adhere to economic and social science principles consistent with Office of Management and Budget Circular A-4. The agency's report must include anticipated outcomes, metrics, an employee engagement plan , stakeholder assessments, a comprehensive strategy with staffing and risk mitigation, and an analysis of the relocation's impact on the agency's mission. This report, excluding proprietary or confidential information, must be made publicly available. Within 90 days of receiving the agency's report, the OIG must submit its own report to relevant congressional committees. This OIG report must detail the data used in the benefit-cost analysis, its conclusions, and a comprehensive assessment of the agency's adherence to OMB guidance. For relocations moving positions out of the National Capital Region, the OIG must also assess the comparison of real estate options between the current and destination locations, ensuring a thorough evaluation of the proposed move.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4136
COST of Relocations Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-392
COST of Relocations Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-487
COST of Relocations Act
Mar 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2470
Introduced in House
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4136
    COST of Relocations Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-392
    COST of Relocations Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-487
    COST of Relocations Act


  • March 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2470
    Introduced in House


  • March 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2470: COST of Relocations Act

COST of Relocations Act

USA119th CongressS-1171| Senate 
| Updated: 3/27/2025
This bill, known as the "Congressional Oversight to Secure Transparency of Relocations Act" or the "COST of Relocations Act," mandates that Federal agencies perform a benefit-cost analysis for specific employment position relocations. Before any submission to the Office of Management and Budget, the agency must conduct this analysis and provide an unredacted report to its Office of Inspector General (OIG). The OIG is then responsible for reviewing this report and submitting its own findings to Congress, ensuring oversight of these significant agency actions. A "covered relocation" is defined as moving or replacing the positions of more than the lesser of 5 percent or 100 employees outside their commuting area or under another agency's jurisdiction. The required benefit-cost analysis must adhere to economic and social science principles consistent with Office of Management and Budget Circular A-4. The agency's report must include anticipated outcomes, metrics, an employee engagement plan , stakeholder assessments, a comprehensive strategy with staffing and risk mitigation, and an analysis of the relocation's impact on the agency's mission. This report, excluding proprietary or confidential information, must be made publicly available. Within 90 days of receiving the agency's report, the OIG must submit its own report to relevant congressional committees. This OIG report must detail the data used in the benefit-cost analysis, its conclusions, and a comprehensive assessment of the agency's adherence to OMB guidance. For relocations moving positions out of the National Capital Region, the OIG must also assess the comparison of real estate options between the current and destination locations, ensuring a thorough evaluation of the proposed move.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4136
COST of Relocations Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-392
COST of Relocations Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-487
COST of Relocations Act
Mar 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2470
Introduced in House
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4136
    COST of Relocations Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-392
    COST of Relocations Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-487
    COST of Relocations Act


  • March 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2470
    Introduced in House


  • March 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Chris Van Hollen

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (3)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2470: COST of Relocations Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted