DRAIN THE SWAMP Act

HR 10517, the DRAIN THE SWAMP Act, requires federal agencies to relocate at least 30% of headquarters employees to offices outside the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area within one year of enactment. The law mandates that relocated employees have their pay adjusted to reflect their new location's pay locality and cannot work full-time remotely. It also directs agencies to reduce government-owned or leased headquarters office space by 30% within two years, prioritizing building sales and consolidating locations. Agencies must report details on employee locations, telework status, and implementation plans to Congress by 180 days after enactment.