HR 1899 · 97th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
A bill to amend the Public Buildings Act of 1959 regarding the location and relocation of public buildings in metropolitan areas.
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Introduced2
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EnactedLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.(1981-03-02)
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Amends the Public Buildings Act of 1959 to direct the Administrator of General Services to consult with local elected officials and the head of the Federal agency involved before locating or relocating an office of such agency. Requires the Administrator to give preference to distressed areas when locating or relocating a Federal agency office within a metropolitan area. Specifies factors to be considered by the Administrator in making such decision. Directs the Administrator, under specified circumstances, to submit a relocation report to certain Congressional committees. Prohibits the Administrator from carrying out such relocation for 30 days following the submission of such report.…
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