H.R.2027 - Returning SBA to Main Street Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R. 2027, the "Returning SBA to Main Street Act," mandates the Small Business Administration (SBA) to relocate 30% of its headquarters employees outside the Washington metropolitan area within one year of enactment. This relocation aims to distribute SBA staff throughout its regional offices and reduce headquarters office space by at least 30% within two years.
Expected Effects
The bill intends to reduce costs to the federal government by adjusting employee pay based on the new duty station's locality and by decreasing headquarters office space. It also seeks to enhance in-person customer service by ensuring adequate staffing in regional offices. Full-time telework would be restricted for most employees affected by the relocation.
Potential Benefits
- Potential cost savings for the federal government through reduced salaries and office space.
- Enhanced in-person customer service in SBA regional offices.
- Promotion of geographic diversity by considering rural markets for new duty stations.
- Possible economic boost to areas outside the Washington metropolitan area where SBA employees are relocated.
- Increased awareness of small business needs in different regions of the country.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Potential disruption to SBA operations during the relocation process.
- Possible resistance from employees required to relocate.
- Potential loss of experienced employees who may choose not to relocate.
- Reduced access to SBA headquarters for stakeholders in the Washington metropolitan area.
- Possible increased costs associated with setting up new offices and infrastructure in different locations.
Most Disadvantaged Areas:
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Constitution, particularly Article I, Section 8, which grants Congress the power to make laws necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers, including regulating commerce and providing for the general welfare. The bill does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or protections.
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).