United States · Law · S
S. 2186 (100th)
Public Buildings Amendments of 1988
Introduced
17 March 1988
Last action
17 November 1988 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 100-678.
Sponsors
Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]
Subjects
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Source updated
14 January 2025
Summary
Public Buildings Amendments of 1988 - Amends the Public Buildings Act of 1959 to require congressional approval for any alteration or acquisition which exceeds the estimated maximum cost of $2,000,000 (currently, $500,000). Requires the Administrator of General Services, prior to leasing certain space, to certify in writing to specified congressional committees that the leasing of such space is necessary to meet requirements which cannot be met in public buildings. Describes such space as any space to accommodate: (1) major computer operations; (2) secure or sensitive activities related to national defense or security (except where inappropriate); (3) offices which would require major alterations in the structure or mechanical system of the building to be leased; or (4) a permanent courtroom, judicial chamber, or administrative office for any U.S. court. Authorizes the Administrator to adjust amounts for any alteration or acquisition annually to reflect a percentage increase or decrease in construction costs during the preceding calendar year, as determined by the composite index of construction costs of the Department of Commerce. Requires that any adjustment be reported to specified congressional committees. Authorizes the Administrator to relinquish to a State, commonwealth, territory, or U.S. possession all or part of the legislative jurisdiction of the United States over land or interests under the control of the Administrator in such State, commonwealth, territory, or possession. Prohibits the Administrator from making any agreement or undertaking any commitment which will result in the construction of any building for lease to, and for predominant use by, the United States until the Administrator has by regulation established detailed specification requirements for such building. Requires the Administrator, when acquiring a leasehold interest in any such building to obtain such leasehold by competitive bids only. Directs the Administrator to inspect such building during construction to ensure compliance with specifications. Requires the contract for construction of such building to contain provisions permitting a reduction of rent during any period when such building is not in compliance with specifications. Repeals the provision of Federal law which limits the maximum rental rate on leased buildings. Revises current provisions relating to the protection of Federal property by special police officers under the jurisdiction of the Administrator to state that the Administrator may provide such protection on property owned or occupied by the United States and under the charge and control of the Administrator.
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Timeline
17 March 1988
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Source: IntroReferral
17 March 1988
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
29 March 1988
Reported
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Source: Committee
22 April 1988
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 631.
Source: Calendars
22 April 1988
Reported
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Burdick with amendments. With written report No. 100-322.
Source: Committee
22 April 1988
Reported
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Burdick with amendments. With written report No. 100-322.
Source: Committee
18 May 1988
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Source: Floor
18 May 1988
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
19 May 1988
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
19 October 1988
Passed
Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
19 October 1988
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
19 October 1988
Floor
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Source: Floor
20 October 1988
Floor
Message on House action received in Senate and held at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Source: Floor
21 October 1988
Passed
Senate agreed to the House amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 October 1988
Passed
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: NotUsed
8 November 1988
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
8 November 1988
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
8 November 1988
Floor
Measure Signed in Senate.
Source: Floor
17 November 1988
Became law
Became Public Law No: 100-678.
Source: President
17 November 1988
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
17 November 1988
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
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Documents
5 official files
Public Law (PDF)
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Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 18 November 1988
Passed House amended
summary · EN · 19 October 1988
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Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 18 May 1988
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 22 April 1988
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Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 17 March 1988
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Sponsors
- Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] · D · Sponsor
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-bill/2186
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