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HR 4688118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

To direct the Administrator of General Services to sell the property known as the Webster School.

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Jan 8, 2026
Latest Action Date
May 22, 2024

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 405.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

This bill, H.R. 4688 from the 118th Congress, directs the Administrator of General Services to sell the property known as the Webster School. The bill's primary purpose is to authorize the disposal of this specific federal property. No additional details about the terms of sale, use of proceeds, or subsequent management are provided in the available text.

Bottom Line

H.R. 4688 mandates the sale of the Webster School property by the General Services Administration, aiming to transfer ownership from the federal government to a private or non-federal entity.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill specifically targets the sale of the Webster School property.
  • The Administrator of General Services is the designated official responsible for executing the sale.
  • No further provisions regarding the use of sale proceeds or restrictions on the sale are included in the available information.
Who Benefits?

['General Services Administration (GSA), as the executing agency', 'Potential buyers or developers interested in the Webster School property', "Local government or community stakeholders depending on the property's future use"]

Potential Concerns

['Lack of detailed provisions on the sale process or oversight mechanisms', 'No information on how sale proceeds will be allocated or used', 'Potential challenges in property valuation or transfer logistics not addressed']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders as Calendar No. 405. The status is marked as Failed / Expired, indicating it did not become law during the session. The bill falls under the policy area of Government Operations and Politics, focusing on federal property management.

Hidden Impact Review

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['The sale of the Webster School property could lead to redevelopment or repurposing that affects local community dynamics or real estate markets.', 'Transfer of federal property to private ownership may reduce federal maintenance responsibilities and costs.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of a full bill text and official summary limits comprehensive analysis. Transparency regarding the sale process, valuation, and use of proceeds is critical for public oversight. Monitoring the implementation of this directive would require access to GSA's execution details and any subsequent legislative or administrative actions.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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