Restoring Common Sense to Federal Office Space Management
Apr 18, 2025
Apr 18, 2025
Summary
Removes old rules that forced government agencies to locate in expensive city centers, allowing them to find cheaper and more practical office spaces.
What problem does this solve?
Previous rules forced government agencies into costly downtown and historic buildings, wasting taxpayer money. This order cancels those rules, letting agencies pick more affordable and sensible locations for their offices.
Who does this affect?
- Federal government agencies
- Federal employees
- Taxpayers
What does this order do?
Revokes order prioritizing central business districts
Cancels Executive Order 12072, which required the Federal Government to give first choice to central business districts when choosing office locations in cities.
Revokes order prioritizing historic properties
Cancels Executive Order 13006, which encouraged agencies to locate their offices in historic buildings, especially in downtown areas.
Directs updates to federal regulations
Orders the Administrator of General Services to start changing federal rules about office space to match this new, more flexible policy.
Requires all agencies to conform
Ensures that all agencies, even those not under the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act, follow the new rules for managing office space.
What is the real world impact?
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Reduces government spending on office space
Aims to save taxpayer money by allowing federal agencies to move out of expensive downtown offices and into more affordable locations, improving how government services are delivered.
When does this start?
This order takes effect immediately as of April 15, 2025.