The FASTA Reform Act of 2024 updates the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016, which established a Public Buildings Reform Board tasked with identifying underused or unnecessary federal properties for sale, consolidation, or redevelopment to save taxpayer money. This bill extends the Board's operating deadline to December 31, 2026, reduces the number of members needed for a quorum from five to four, and allows Board members to stay in their positions until replacements are appointed. It strengthens tribal consultation requirements, requiring the Board to notify federally recognized Indian Tribes about property recommendations that could affect them, and gives the Board access to Federal Real Property Council meetings and data. The bill also streamlines staffing rules, letting the Executive Director hire temporary employees for up to two years and guaranteeing civil servants can return to their former agency jobs after serving on the Board. Additionally, it directs federal agencies to consider factors like employee headcount, acreage, and consolidation plans when identifying properties for disposal, aiming to give the Board better data for its recommendations to Congress and the Office of Management and Budget.
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