This legislation directs the Administrator of General Services to sell six specific federal buildings located in Washington, D.C., within two years of their vacancy. Before the sale, federal agencies currently occupying these buildings must consolidate and relocate to other existing federal facilities within 18 months of the bill's enactment. The primary goal is to dispose of underutilized federal assets and contribute to deficit reduction. A significant provision prohibits the sale of these properties to any foreign person , foreign entity , or any entity with foreign beneficial ownership. Proceeds from the sales will first cover the costs of implementing this section, with any remaining funds deposited into the general fund of the Treasury to reduce the national deficit. Furthermore, the bill explicitly forbids the acquisition or leasing of additional property by federal agencies or the GSA as a result of these consolidations. The sales are also granted exemptions from several federal requirements, including those under the National Environmental Policy Act and the National Historic Preservation Act, streamlining the disposal process.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Government Operations and Politics
For Sale Act of 2025
USA119th CongressS-2173| Senate
| Updated: 6/25/2025
This legislation directs the Administrator of General Services to sell six specific federal buildings located in Washington, D.C., within two years of their vacancy. Before the sale, federal agencies currently occupying these buildings must consolidate and relocate to other existing federal facilities within 18 months of the bill's enactment. The primary goal is to dispose of underutilized federal assets and contribute to deficit reduction. A significant provision prohibits the sale of these properties to any foreign person , foreign entity , or any entity with foreign beneficial ownership. Proceeds from the sales will first cover the costs of implementing this section, with any remaining funds deposited into the general fund of the Treasury to reduce the national deficit. Furthermore, the bill explicitly forbids the acquisition or leasing of additional property by federal agencies or the GSA as a result of these consolidations. The sales are also granted exemptions from several federal requirements, including those under the National Environmental Policy Act and the National Historic Preservation Act, streamlining the disposal process.