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H.R. 4487 (114th)

Public Buildings Reform and Savings Act of 2016

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

8 February 2016

Last action

14 July 2016 · Calendars

Status

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 563.

Sponsors

Rep. Barletta, Lou [R-PA-11], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12]

Subjects

Environment, Energy, Transport, Taxation

Source updated

7 April 2025

Environment · Energy · Transport · Taxation

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Summary

Public Buildings Reform and Savings Act of 2016 This bill: (1) directs the General Services Administration (GSA) to establish and conduct a pilot program through 2021 to execute lease agreements using alternative procedures to reduce costs of leased space and significantly reduce or eliminate the backlog of expiring leases over the next five years, and (2) authorizes the GSA to submit consolidated prospectuses for leases and projects to Congress for approval. The bill requires approval by congressional resolution of any costs and expenses associated with administering an acquisition by exchange involving real property or in-kind consideration, including services, with a fair market value of $2.85 million or more. The bill authorizes: (1) the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to authorize contract security personnel to carry firearms, and (2) such personnel to detain individuals without a warrant. DHS must establish minimum and uniform training standards for security personnel. DHS must report on: (1) the personnel needs of the Federal Protective Service (FPS), including recommendations on the numbers of FPS law enforcement officers needed to carry out the mission of FPS during the 10-year period after the enactment of this Act; and (2) the best method of funding for the FPS. The GSA must: (1) justify any need for new or replacement building space, including an explanation of why such space could not be consolidated or colocated into other owned or leased space; (2) notify the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works if the cost, scope, or size of any project changes by 5% or more; and (3) report to such committees on the justification for using three lease rental caps per fiscal year and their impacts in the National Capital Region. The bill directs the GSA to: (1) sell a portion of the Forrestal Complex in Washington, D.C. to generate funds necessary to construct a new Department of Energy headquarters on government-owned land in a manner consistent with the SW Ecodistrict Plan of the National Capital Planning Commission if the GSA determines that such headquarters can be constructed with no net costs to the government; and (2) consider the direct purchase of energy and other utilities in bulk or otherwise for leased facilities when cost-effective.  The bill exempts an individual acquisition for commercial leasing services from enhanced competition requirements for the purchase of property and services by executive agencies if such individual acquisition is made on a no cost basis and pursuant to a multiple award contract in accordance with requirements for full and open competition. The Government Accountability Office must conduct biennial audits of the GSA National Broker Contract, conduct a review of the application of enhanced competition requirements, and report on such audits and reviews. The bill amends the Economic Development Administration Reform Act of 1965 to authorize the Department of Commerce to release the federal government's interest in economic adjustment grants not less than seven years after the final disbursement of the grant.

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Timeline

  1. 8 February 2016

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 February 2016

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 February 2016

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 February 2016

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 9 February 2016

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

    Source: Committee

  6. 2 March 2016

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 2 March 2016

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 2 March 2016

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  9. 2 March 2016

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 23 May 2016

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 114-589, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  11. 23 May 2016

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  12. 23 May 2016

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2941-2943)

    Source: Floor

  13. 23 May 2016

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2941-2943)

    Source: Floor

  14. 23 May 2016

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4487.

    Source: Floor

  15. 23 May 2016

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2941-2945)

    Source: Floor

  16. 23 May 2016

    Floor

    Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  17. 23 May 2016

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 459.

    Source: Calendars

  18. 23 May 2016

    Discharge

    Committee on Financial Services discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  19. 23 May 2016

    Committee

    Committee on Financial Services discharged.

    Source: Committee

  20. 23 May 2016

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 114-589, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  21. 24 May 2016

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  22. 13 July 2016

    Calendars

    Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

    Source: Calendars

  23. 14 July 2016

    Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 563.

    Source: Calendars

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