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HR 10410118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Commission to Relocate the Federal Bureaucracy Act

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 5, 2025
Latest Action Date
Dec 16, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Commission to Relocate the Federal Bureaucracy Act (H.R. 10410) was a legislative proposal introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at establishing a commission to study and potentially recommend relocating federal government agencies outside of their current locations. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability but did not advance further and ultimately failed or expired. No official summary or full text is available to provide detailed provisions or specific mechanisms for the commission's formation or operation.

Bottom Line

H.R. 10410 sought to create a commission to explore relocating federal agencies but did not progress beyond committee referral and expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill intended to establish a commission focused on relocating federal bureaucracy.
  • It was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability on December 16, 2024.
  • The bill did not advance beyond committee and is listed as failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['Federal agencies potentially subject to relocation', 'Communities or regions that might receive relocated federal offices', 'Government employees affected by relocation decisions']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of detailed provisions or full text limits understanding of commission authority and scope.', 'Potential costs and logistical challenges associated with relocating federal agencies.', 'Oversight and accountability mechanisms for the commission are unclear due to missing text.', 'Uncertainty about the impact on federal employees and service delivery.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. It did not receive further legislative action and expired. The proposal fits within the broader policy area of Government Operations and Politics, reflecting ongoing interest in federal government efficiency and decentralization efforts.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Potential economic and social impacts on communities gaining or losing federal agency offices.', 'Possible changes in federal workforce distribution and commuting patterns.', 'Implications for federal service delivery efficiency depending on relocation outcomes.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

Transparency is limited by the absence of the full bill text and official summary, which restricts public and oversight understanding of the commission's intended powers, funding, and operational details. The bill's failure to advance also means no implementation or oversight records exist. Future proposals on similar topics would benefit from comprehensive documentation to facilitate informed analysis.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 70%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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