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HOUSE 6261118th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Impact of Crime on Public Building Usage Act of 2023

Last Action
3/20/2024

Actions

  • 2024-03-20Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • 2024-03-19Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2024-03-19On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1211)
  • 2024-03-19Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1211)
  • 2024-03-19DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6261.
  • 2024-03-19Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1211-1213)
  • 2024-03-19Mr. Johnson (SD) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • 2024-03-06Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 338.
  • 2024-03-06Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
  • 2024-03-06Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
  • 2024-03-06Committee on Oversight and Accountability discharged.
  • 2024-03-06Committee on Oversight and Accountability discharged.
  • 2024-03-06Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-411, Part I.
  • 2024-03-06Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-411, Part I.
  • 2023-11-15Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

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CRS Summary

As of 2024-03-06 (08)

Impact of Crime on Public Building Usage Act of 2023

This bill requires reports to Congress on the impact of crime and safety concerns on public building usage and associated costs.

Specifically, the Government Accountability Office must conduct a review and report on, among other things

  • the effects of increased crime rates and safety concerns, including the use of fentanyl and other drugs and homelessness, in urban areas on building usage for in-person work at federal buildings;
  • the effects of low office utilization rates on safety around federal buildings; and
  • any costs associated with safety issues impacting federal buildings.

The Office of Inspector General of the General Services Administration must submit to Congress a report on the impacts on and costs associated with building operations related to crime and public safety in and around federal buildings.

Cosponsors (1)

  • Michael Lawler (R-NY)

Subjects

  • Commuting
  • Congressional oversight
  • Drug trafficking and controlled substances
  • Government buildings, facilities, and property
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Homelessness and emergency shelter
  • Urban and suburban affairs and development
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