To direct the Administrator of General Services to submit a report to Congress on the state of the real estate portfolio of the Public Building Service, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 6480

119th Congress

To direct the Administrator of General Services to submit a report to Congress on the state of the real estate portfolio of the Public Building Service, and for other purposes.

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Introduced:Dec 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Greg Stanton

D - AZ

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This bill requires the General Services Administration to submit annual reports to Congress on the state of the federal real estate portfolio. Reports would detail leased and owned buildings, vacancy rates, operating costs, building disposals, and relocation plans for agencies moving from disposed or non-renewed spaces.

Latest Action

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill requires the General Services Administration to submit annual reports to Congress on the state of the federal real estate portfolio. Reports would detail leased and owned buildings, vacancy rates, operating costs, building disposals, and relocation plans for agencies moving from disposed or non-renewed spaces.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires annual GSA reports on federal real estate portfolio due January 31
Must include number of leases signed/terminated, total square footage leased and occupied
Reports vacant space, top customers by rent, and completed construction projects
Requires financial indicators on space utilization and deferred maintenance liabilities
Must detail building disposal plans and agency relocation funding
Brings transparency to federal office space management amid telework debates

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Taxpayers gain visibility into how the federal government manages its $600+ billion real estate portfolio. Congress receives standardized data to oversee GSA decisions during the shift to hybrid work. Federal employees affected by office consolidations would see relocation plans disclosed. Landlords leasing to the government gain clarity on renewal intentions. The bill responds to concerns about federal office vacancy rates post-pandemic.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6480, 119th Congress (2025). "To direct the Administrator of General Services to submit a report to Congress on the state of the real estate portfolio of the Public Building Service, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-6480