The SWAMP Act of 2023 would establish a process to move the headquarters of federal agencies out of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area to other parts of the country. The bill prohibits any new federal agencies from locating their headquarters in the D.C. area and prevents existing agency headquarters there from being renewed or relocated within the region. The General Services Administration would oversee a competitive bidding process allowing states and local governments to propose locations for relocated agency headquarters, with selection based on economic impact, workforce expertise, and national security considerations. The legislation exempts several agencies including the Defense Department, State Department, Department of Energy, and intelligence agencies from relocation requirements. The bill requires no new federal funding, instead allowing the government to use proceeds from selling federal buildings to cover relocation costs.
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