Sponsor: Burlison, Eric, MO
Representative for undefined's undefinedth district. undefined.
Bill Summary: Under the bill, GSA must hold consultation meetings to identify alternative financing solutions for the construction, renovation, or preparation for disposal of public buildings that will reduce costs to the federal government. Such meetings must include experts in private commercial real estate and federal real estate. If available, state real estate experts with experience leveraging private financing for public buildings and facilities must also be included. GSA must submit to the President and Congress, and publish on its website (1) recommendations on types of public-private partnerships and alternative financing methods best suited for meeting the federal government's public building needs, and (2) a list of recommended projects for which such methods should be used. Projects included on the recommended projects list must meet certain criteria, including consolidating or relocating federal agencies out of costly, inefficient, and underutilized spaces that GSA intends to sell or dispose of once vacated.
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Bill Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Comments
Committees
| Activity | Committee |
|---|---|
| Referred To | Senate Environment and Public Works Committee |
| Reported By, Markup By, Discharged, Referred To | House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee |
| Referral | House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee |
This bill's main subject is: Government operations and politics
Source:Congress.govBill Cosponsors
There are no official cosponsors listed on this bill.
Sponsor: Burlison, Eric, MO
Representative for undefined's undefinedth district. undefined.
Bill Summary: Under the bill, GSA must hold consultation meetings to identify alternative financing solutions for the construction, renovation, or preparation for disposal of public buildings that will reduce costs to the federal government. Such meetings must include experts in private commercial real estate and federal real estate. If available, state real estate experts with experience leveraging private financing for public buildings and facilities must also be included. GSA must submit to the President and Congress, and publish on its website (1) recommendations on types of public-private partnerships and alternative financing methods best suited for meeting the federal government's public building needs, and (2) a list of recommended projects for which such methods should be used. Projects included on the recommended projects list must meet certain criteria, including consolidating or relocating federal agencies out of costly, inefficient, and underutilized spaces that GSA intends to sell or dispose of once vacated.
Likes
Dislikes
Bill Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Comments
Committees
| Activity | Committee |
|---|---|
| Referred To | Senate Environment and Public Works Committee |
| Reported By, Markup By, Discharged, Referred To | House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee |
| Referral | House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee |
This bill's main subject is: Government operations and politics
Source:Congress.govBill Cosponsors
| Name | Sponsored At | State | Title |
|---|
Smart Space Act of 2026 This bill requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to publish a recommended list of public building projects for which public-private partnerships and alternative financing methods should be used. Under the bill, GSA must hold consultation meetings to identify alternative financing solutions for the construction, renovation, or preparation for disposal of public buildings that will reduce costs to the federal government. Such meetings must include experts in private commercial real estate and federal real estate. If available, state real estate experts with experience leveraging private financing for public buildings and facilities must also be included. GSA must submit to the President and Congress, and publish on its website (1) recommendations on types of public-private partnerships and alternative financing methods best suited for meeting the federal government's public building needs, and (2) a list of recommended projects for which such methods should be used. Projects included on the recommended projects list must meet certain criteria, including consolidating or relocating federal agencies out of costly, inefficient, and underutilized spaces that GSA intends to sell or dispose of once vacated.
Sponsored by Burlison, Eric.
HR7388-119 was introduced on February 5, 2026.
Current status: PASS_OVER:HOUSE.