Restoring Common Sense To Federal Office Space Management

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The executive order emphasizes the need for federal agencies to be located where the American people are, given the vast geographical spread across over 3.8 million square miles.
It addresses previous executive orders signed by Presidents Carter and Clinton, which prioritized central business districts and historic properties, respectively, but ultimately hindered cost-effective locations for federal facilities.
The order revokes:
- Executive Order 12072 (Federal Space Management)
- Executive Order 13006 (Locating Federal Facilities on Historic Properties)
The order directs the Administrator of General Services to amend relevant federal regulations to align with this new directive on federal office space management.
Agencies using space under different authorities are required to adhere to this order, as applicable by law.
Key provisions include:
- The order does not limit the authority of executive departments or their heads.
- Implementation is contingent upon applicable law and available funding.
- The order does not grant any legal rights or benefits enforceable by any parties against the United States or its entities.