ROOMIE Act

The ROOMIE Act (S.102) requires federal agencies to ensure at least 80% of employees work in-person Monday through Friday and occupy 60% of their office space. It directly affects all federal agencies with underutilized buildings, as documented by GAO and GSA reports showing many facilities operate at 25% or lower occupancy. Agencies failing to meet these standards by deadlines must sell owned properties or terminate/avoid renewing leases for underused leased space. The bill aims to reduce waste in government real estate holdings while addressing health risks linked to underused buildings, per findings about Legionella in GSA-controlled facilities.