Restoring Common Sense to Federal Office Space Management

What it means

Revokes previous executive orders that required federal agencies to prioritize central business districts and historic properties when selecting office locations. Now agencies can choose more cost-effective facilities regardless of location, with the goal of improving service delivery and reducing costs.

Expected impact

• Potential cost savings for the federal government by allowing agencies to relocate to less expensive areas outside urban centers
• More flexibility for federal agencies to select office locations based on operational needs rather than geographic restrictions
• Possible economic impact on some urban central business districts as federal offices may relocate to suburban or rural areas
• Improved service delivery by allowing agencies to position themselves closer to the populations they serve
• Reduction in overhead costs that could be redirected to core mission activities