Most federal agencies could no longer keep their main headquarters in the Washington, DC area forever. States and local governments could bid to host them. The bill gives no new money for the moves.
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SWAMP Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Latest action on S. 22: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects federal agencies with headquarters in or near Washington, DC, the workers based there, and places that may want those jobs. States, cities, and counties could compete to host headquarters. Communities in the DC area could lose some federal office jobs and related spending over time. Areas outside the DC metro area, including parts of Maryland and Virginia, could gain a chance to attract them.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it could move many top federal offices, jobs, and contracts out of the Washington, DC area. Today, many agency leaders and headquarters staff work in or near DC. The bill could send some of that activity to other states and cities. It could also make daily agency work harder during moves, especially if experienced staff do not relocate. The exact effects are unclear because the bill does not list which agencies move first or set a detailed moving schedule.
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Officially: SWAMP Act
Most federal agencies could no longer keep their main headquarters in the Washington, DC area forever. States and local governments could bid to host them. The bill gives no new money for the moves.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S22. Modern Action explains SWAMP Act in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (1/7/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to SWAMP Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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