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DRAIN THE SWAMP Act

USA119th CongressS-23| Senate 
| Updated: 1/7/2025
Joni Ernst

Joni Ernst

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (1)
James Lankford (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "DRAIN THE SWAMP Act," requires the head of each Executive agency to relocate a significant portion of its headquarters employees. Specifically, within one year of enactment, not less than 30 percent of headquarters employees must have their permanent duty stations changed to locations outside the Washington metropolitan area, distributed throughout the agency's regions. For these relocated employees, their rate of pay will be calculated based on the pay locality of their new duty station, and they will not be authorized to telework on a full-time basis. The bill promotes geographic diversity, including consideration of rural markets, and ensures adequate staffing for in-person customer service. An exception is made for employees with disabilities who require full-time telework as a reasonable accommodation. Agencies must submit a report within 180 days detailing their plan for employee relocation. Furthermore, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget is directed to issue a memorandum requiring a reduction of at least 30 percent in the real property serving as Executive agency headquarters, prioritizing the disposal of buildings and co-locating agencies. This reduction must be completed within two years. The bill also mandates that Executive agencies include specific employee data, such as the number of headquarters employees and full-time teleworkers, in their annual budget justification materials. Notably, no relocation incentives will be paid to employees whose official worksite changes under this Act, and the Act supersedes any other conflicting provisions of law or collective bargaining agreements.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5614
DRAIN THE SWAMP Act
Jan 7, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 7, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 13, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1280
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5614
    DRAIN THE SWAMP Act


  • January 7, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 7, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • February 13, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1280
    Introduced in House

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1280: DRAIN THE SWAMP Act
CommutingComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel management

DRAIN THE SWAMP Act

USA119th CongressS-23| Senate 
| Updated: 1/7/2025
This bill, known as the "DRAIN THE SWAMP Act," requires the head of each Executive agency to relocate a significant portion of its headquarters employees. Specifically, within one year of enactment, not less than 30 percent of headquarters employees must have their permanent duty stations changed to locations outside the Washington metropolitan area, distributed throughout the agency's regions. For these relocated employees, their rate of pay will be calculated based on the pay locality of their new duty station, and they will not be authorized to telework on a full-time basis. The bill promotes geographic diversity, including consideration of rural markets, and ensures adequate staffing for in-person customer service. An exception is made for employees with disabilities who require full-time telework as a reasonable accommodation. Agencies must submit a report within 180 days detailing their plan for employee relocation. Furthermore, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget is directed to issue a memorandum requiring a reduction of at least 30 percent in the real property serving as Executive agency headquarters, prioritizing the disposal of buildings and co-locating agencies. This reduction must be completed within two years. The bill also mandates that Executive agencies include specific employee data, such as the number of headquarters employees and full-time teleworkers, in their annual budget justification materials. Notably, no relocation incentives will be paid to employees whose official worksite changes under this Act, and the Act supersedes any other conflicting provisions of law or collective bargaining agreements.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5614
DRAIN THE SWAMP Act
Jan 7, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 7, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 13, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1280
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5614
    DRAIN THE SWAMP Act


  • January 7, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 7, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • February 13, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1280
    Introduced in House
Joni Ernst

Joni Ernst

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (1)
James Lankford (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1280: DRAIN THE SWAMP Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CommutingComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel management