HR 6194 · 115th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
REAL Reform Act of 2018
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.(2018-06-27)
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Real Estate Assets and Leasing Reform Act of 2018 or REAL Reform Act of 2018 This bill modifies requirements with respect to leases for federal buildings. Specifically, the bill: directs the General Services Administration (GSA) to establish, and operate through 2023, a pilot program to execute lease agreements using alternative procedures; temporarily authorizes the GSA to submit consolidated prospectuses for leases and projects to Congress for approval; requires approval by congressional resolution of an appropriation for any costs and expenses associated with administering an acquisition by exchange involving real property or in-kind consideration valued at or over a specified amount; sets a specified limitation regarding bargain-price purchase options; requires certain public buildings containing a public restroom to also contain a lactation room; authorizes the Department of Commerce to release the federal government's interest in certain economic adjustment grants; and requires the GSA to provide specified additional notice and justification to Congress regarding certain projects. The Government Accountability Office must conduct biennial audits of the GSA Nati…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 6194, REAL Reform Act of 2018
Oct 23, 2018As ordered reported by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on June 27, 2018
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Cosponsors (3)
3 Republicans