United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

S 1538 — CPRA

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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Summary

Civilian Property Realignment Act of 2019 or CPRA This bill directs the Public Buildings Reform Board to identify a total savings to the federal government of at least $9 billion from the disposal of surplus federal civilian real properties. The bill removes the maximum limit on the fair market value of the properties to be identified by the board. The list of the properties identified for disposal shall be submitted to the President and Congress (currently, the Office of Management and Budget [OMB] and Congress) as board recommendations and subject to the approval process under the Act. The General Services Administration shall continue to initiate the sale of federal civilian real properties, but in accordance with environmental considerations. The bill transfers the responsibilities of the OMB to the President and requires submission to the President of the two separate reports on the board's findings, conclusions, and recommendations. The bill increases the maximum limit on the total value of transactions that may be contained in such reports. The bill establishes a process for the review of the board's recommendations by the President and Congress. The bill exempts properties included in the recommendations for disposal or realignment from certain public benefit conveyance requirements, including the McKinney-Vento Act (requiring surplus property to be used to assist the homeless). The bill limits the authority of certain executive agencies to lease space for the purposes of a public building.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of federal civilian real property management.

  • 40 U.S.C. 1303 note

    None → (4) Disposal.--The term `disposal' means any action that constitutes the removal of any Federal civilian real property from the Federal inventory, including sale, deed, demolition, or exchange.

    Defines 'disposal' to clarify actions that remove federal civilian real property from inventory.

  • 40 U.S.C. 1303 note

    In general.--The Board shall identify-- → (a) In General.--The Board shall identify--

    Introduces subsection labeling for clarity.

  • 40 U.S.C. 1303 note

    Not more than $750,000,000 → None

    Eliminates the cap on savings identified by the Board.

  • 40 U.S.C. 1303 note

    transmit the list of the Federal civilian real properties to the Director of OMB and Congress → submit to the President and Congress the list of the Federal civilian real properties

    Changes the submission target from OMB to the President.

  • 40 U.S.C. 1303 note

    the Director of OMB → the President

    Replaces OMB with the President as the recipient of certain reports.

  • 40 U.S.C. 1303 note

    Not earlier than 3 years → Not later than 2 years

    Shortens the timeframe for certain actions to 2 years.

  • 40 U.S.C. 1303 note

    $2,500,000,000 → $4,000,000,000

    Increases the threshold for certain financial considerations.

  • 40 U.S.C. 1303 note

    $4,750,000,000 → $5,000,000,000

    Adjusts financial thresholds upwards for specific evaluations.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1538 do?
Civilian Property Realignment Act of 2019 or CPRA This bill directs the Public Buildings Reform Board to identify a total savings to the federal government of at least $9 billion from the disposal of surplus federal civilian real properties. The bill removes the maximum limit on the fair market value of the properties to be identified by the board. The list of the properties identified for disposal shall be submitted to the President and Congress (currently, the Office of Management and Budget [OMB] and Congress) as board recommendations and subject to the approval process under the Act. The General Services Administration shall continue to initiate the sale of federal civilian real properties, but in accordance with environmental considerations. The bill transfers the responsibilities of the OMB to the President and requires submission to the President of the two separate reports on the board's findings, conclusions, and recommendations. The bill increases the maximum limit on the total value of transactions that may be contained in such reports. The bill establishes a process for the review of the board's recommendations by the President and Congress. The bill exempts properties included in the recommendations for disposal or realignment from certain public benefit conveyance requirements, including the McKinney-Vento Act (requiring surplus property to be used to assist the homeless). The bill limits the authority of certain executive agencies to lease space for the purposes of a public building.
Who sponsors S 1538?
S 1538 is sponsored by Warner, Mark R. (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 1538?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 1538?
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