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H.R. 189 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
1 member · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 0 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes (D-DC) (Introduced 01/03/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.49 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 1 member signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee |
| Latest Action | 01/14/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (01/03/2025)
Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act
This bill revokes the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to lease general purpose office space and instead provides for the General Services Administration to lease such space for the SEC. The bill's provisions do not affect those leases entered into by the SEC before this bill's enactment.
The Government Accountability Office must (1) complete a review under which it shall update a 2016 report with respect to independent leasing authorities, and (2) report to Congress on the review.
119 HR 189 EH: Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 189
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the leasing authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act.
2.Leasing of space for Securities and Exchange Commission (a)In generalSection 3304 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (e)Leasing of space for Securities and Exchange CommissionNotwithstanding any other provision of law, on and after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Securities and Exchange Commission may not lease general purpose office space. The Administrator may lease such space for the Securities and Exchange Commission under section 585 and this chapter.. (b)Limitation on statutory constructionThe amendment made by subsection (a) may not be construed to invalidate or otherwise affect a lease entered into by the Securities and Exchange Commission before the date of enactment of this Act.
3.Independent leasing authorities (a)In generalThe Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on the review described in subsection (b). (b)ReviewThe Comptroller General shall complete a review under which the Comptroller General shall update the 2016 report of the Comptroller General (GAO–16–648) with a specific focus on the following: (1)Updating the information included in Appendix II: Federal Entities That Reported Having Independent Leasing Authority for Domestic Offices and Warehouses of such report. (2)Determining to what extent Federal entities with independent leasing authorities have had such authorities rescinded or amended and the number and amount of office and warehouse space such entities lease. (3)Determining to what extent have agencies with independent leasing authority utilized the General Services Administration for leasing, including utilization of delegation of authority. (4)Identifying progress made on implementing the recommendations in such report. Passed the House of Representatives January 13, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 189 IH: Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 189IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 3, 2025Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureA BILLTo amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the leasing authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act.2.Leasing of space for Securities and Exchange Commission(a)In generalSection 3304 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:(e)Leasing of space for Securities and Exchange CommissionNotwithstanding any other provision of law, on and after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Securities and Exchange Commission may not lease general purpose office space. The Administrator may lease such space for the Securities and Exchange Commission under section 585 and this chapter..(b)Limitation on statutory constructionThe amendment made by subsection (a) may not be construed to invalidate or otherwise affect a lease entered into by the Securities and Exchange Commission before the date of enactment of this Act.3.Independent leasing authorities(a)In generalThe Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on the review described in subsection (b).(b)ReviewThe Comptroller General shall complete a review under which the Comptroller General shall update the 2016 report of the Comptroller General (GAO–16–648) with a specific focus on the following:(1)Updating the information included in Appendix II: Federal Entities That Reported Having Independent Leasing Authority for Domestic Offices and Warehouses of such report.(2)Determining to what extent Federal entities with independent leasing authorities have had such authorities rescinded or amended and the number and amount of office and warehouse space such entities lease.(3)Determining to what extent have agencies with independent leasing authority utilized the General Services Administration for leasing, including utilization of delegation of authority.(4)Identifying progress made on implementing the recommendations in such report.
119 HR 189 : Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-14 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 189IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 14, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban AffairsAN ACTTo amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the leasing authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act.2.Leasing of space for Securities and Exchange Commission(a)In generalSection 3304 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:(e)Leasing of space for Securities and Exchange CommissionNotwithstanding any other provision of law, on and after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Securities and Exchange Commission may not lease general purpose office space. The Administrator may lease such space for the Securities and Exchange Commission under section 585 and this chapter..(b)Limitation on statutory constructionThe amendment made by subsection (a) may not be construed to invalidate or otherwise affect a lease entered into by the Securities and Exchange Commission before the date of enactment of this Act.3.Independent leasing authorities(a)In generalThe Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on the review described in subsection (b).(b)ReviewThe Comptroller General shall complete a review under which the Comptroller General shall update the 2016 report of the Comptroller General (GAO–16–648) with a specific focus on the following:(1)Updating the information included in Appendix II: Federal Entities That Reported Having Independent Leasing Authority for Domestic Offices and Warehouses of such report.(2)Determining to what extent Federal entities with independent leasing authorities have had such authorities rescinded or amended and the number and amount of office and warehouse space such entities lease.(3)Determining to what extent have agencies with independent leasing authority utilized the General Services Administration for leasing, including utilization of delegation of authority.(4)Identifying progress made on implementing the recommendations in such report.Passed the House of Representatives January 13, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
The bill's own words, from our database (synced from the GPO BILLS XML); paragraph breaks added at the bill's section boundaries, nothing else changed.
| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 01/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1) |
| 01/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/03/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. |
| 01/04/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. |
| 01/13/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 01/13/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H104-105) |
| 01/13/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 189. |
| 01/13/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H104) |
| 01/13/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H104) |
| 01/13/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 01/14/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the leasing authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the leasing authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes. |
| Display Title | Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act |
There are no amendments to this bill.
There are no cosponsors of this bill.
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee | 01/14/2025 Referred To |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 01/03/2025 Referred To |
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