Drain the Swamp Act of 2023

HR 978, the "Drain the Swamp Act of 2023," requires most U.S. federal executive agencies to relocate their headquarters outside the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The bill repeals a law mandating agencies to remain in the D.C. area and mandates that agency heads submit relocation plans by September 30, 2024, identifying new locations, limiting Washington-based staff to 10% after relocation, and maximizing cost savings. Agencies must implement these plans by September 30, 2028, while considering national security impacts. This directly affects all executive agencies (excluding the White House Office) and their operations, with the Washington metro area defined as D.C., specific Maryland and Virginia counties, and Alexandria.