Impact of Crime on Public Building Usage Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-6261
Sponsor: Rep. Chavez-DeRemer, Lori [R-OR-5]
Introduced: 2023-11-07 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
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

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-07
text: 

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.

action_date: 2024-03-06
text: 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
action_date: 2024-03-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-03-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1211)
action_date: 2024-03-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1211)
action_date: 2024-03-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6261.
action_date: 2024-03-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1211-1213)
action_date: 2024-03-19
text: Mr. Johnson (SD) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2024-03-06
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 338.
action_date: 2024-03-06
text: Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
action_date: 2024-03-06
text: Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
action_date: 2024-03-06
text: Committee on Oversight and Accountability discharged.
action_date: 2024-03-06
text: Committee on Oversight and Accountability discharged.
action_date: 2024-03-06
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-411, Part I.
action_date: 2024-03-06
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-411, Part I.
action_date: 2023-11-15
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2023-11-15
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-11-15
text: Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2023-11-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-11-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-11-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-11-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-11-07
text: Introduced in House