DRAIN THE SWAMP Act

This bill requires federal agencies to relocate at least 30% of headquarters employees (those based at agency main offices in Washington, D.C.) to offices outside the D.C. area within one year. It directly affects federal workers currently stationed in D.C. headquarters offices, with exceptions for national security personnel and employees with disability accommodations allowing full-time telework. Key mechanisms include changing employees' pay to local rates at their new location, banning full-time telework for relocated staff, and mandating agencies to reduce headquarters office space by 30% within two years. Agencies must report progress to Congress and include specific workforce data in budget requests starting in 2026.