HR 5712
Drain the Swamp Act of 2021
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Bill overview
This bill, the Drain the Swamp Act of 2021, aims to move federal government agencies out of Washington, D.C., and the surrounding metropolitan area. It requires each executive agency to develop and submit a plan for relocating its headquarters by September 30, 2022, with specific goals including cost savings, limiting employee presence in the area to 10%, and considering national security impacts. Agencies must fully implement these relocation plans by September 30, 2026.
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