Disposing of Inactive Structures and Properties by Offering for Sale And Lease Act; DISPOSAL Act
Summary
The DISPOSAL Act mandates the Administrator of General Services to dispose of specific federal buildings through sale or ground lease. It aims to optimize federal property usage and generate revenue. The Act also grants the Administrator discretion in relocating federal agencies and includes provisions to prevent foreign ownership.
Expected Effects
This act will likely result in the sale or lease of several federal buildings, potentially leading to private sector development. Federal agencies housed in these buildings will be relocated. The proceeds will be used to cover relocation costs and reduce the national deficit.
Potential Benefits
- Potential revenue generation for the government through sales or leases.
- Reduced costs associated with maintaining underutilized federal properties.
- Opportunity for private sector development and revitalization of the properties.
- More efficient use of federal resources by consolidating agencies into fewer buildings.
- Could lead to modernization or upgrades of facilities for relocated agencies.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential displacement of federal employees and disruption of agency operations during relocation.
- Possible loss of historically significant buildings if not properly preserved during redevelopment.
- Risk of inadequate relocation planning, leading to inefficiencies or increased costs.
- Reduced access to services if agencies are relocated outside of convenient areas.
- Potential for reduced transparency and public input due to limited judicial review.
Constitutional Alignment
The Act appears to align with the Constitution's Article I, Section 8, which grants Congress the power to dispose of property belonging to the United States. The Act does not appear to infringe upon any specific individual rights or liberties protected by the Bill of Rights. However, the preclusion of judicial review could raise concerns regarding due process, although this is balanced by the Administrator's discretion being subject to specific conditions and limitations outlined in the bill.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).