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H.R. 5626 (113th)

Federal Property Low Hanging Fruit Act

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Introduced

18 September 2014

Last action

19 September 2014 · Referred

Status

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

Sponsors

Michelle Lujan Grisham

Subjects

Defence, Agriculture, Energy

Source updated

12 August 2025

Defence · Agriculture · Energy

Summary

Federal Property Low Hanging Fruit Act - Authorizes the head of each executive department to convey real and related property under the department's ownership and control and retain the net proceeds in an account within the Treasury. Makes such proceeds available to the department head to pay necessary and incidental costs for the department's property management activities, including acquisition, improvements, maintenance, reconstruction or construction needs. Directs the head of each of the Departments of Defense (DOD), Agriculture, and Energy (DOE) and the General Services Administration (GSA) to develop and carry out a plan to enter into agreements with a nongovernmental person to: (1) lease at least 5, but not more than 10, federal real properties that are underutilized or excess; and (2) develop, rehabilitate, or renovate facilities on such leased properties. Requires such agreements to provide a lease option to the United States and indemnity for any actions, debts, or liability of the nongovernmental person. Directs the Comptroller General (GAO) to submit reports to Congress on the effectiveness of the plan.

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Timeline

  1. 18 September 2014

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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

  2. 18 September 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 September 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 September 2014

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

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