HR 1807
Protecting Federal Agencies and Employees from Political Interference Act of 2025
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Bill overview
This bill aims to prevent the relocation of federal agency headquarters and employee positions located in the National Capital Region. It establishes that any federal agency headquarters currently situated in the D.C. area must remain there unless Congress specifically approves a move. The bill also extends this requirement to any employee working in the National Capital Region. Essentially, it seeks to maintain the current location of federal operations within the D.C. area.
Key provisions
- Federal agency headquarters in the National Capital Region must remain there.
- Employee positions with duty stations in the National Capital Region must remain there.
- Relocation requires specific Congressional approval.
- The bill applies to agencies and employees as of the bill's introduction date.
Who is affected
- Federal Agencies
- Federal Employees
- The National Capital Region (Washington, D.C. area)
- Congress
Notable changes
- Prevents automatic relocation of federal agencies and employees.
- Requires Congressional action for any relocation to occur.
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Primary sponsor
Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 1807
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To require that the headquarters for any entity of the Federal Government located in the National Capital region shall remain in the National Capital region unless relocation legislation is enacted, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Protecting Federal Agencies and Employees from Political Interference Act of 2025
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Any employee position with a duty station in the National Capital region on the date of introduction in the House of Representatives of this Act shall remain stationed in the National Capital region unless legislation is enacted into law approving or otherwise providing for relocation.