Burlison's Smart Space Act of 2026 bill advances
On Wednesday, a bill aimed at reducing waste in the federal government’s real-estate portfolio sponored by Rep. Eric Burlison advanced.
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Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure advanced H.R. 7388, the Smart Space Act of 2026, legislation introduced by Congressman Eric Burlison (MO-07) aimed at reducing waste in the federal government’s real-estate portfolio.
The federal government owns and leases hundreds of millions of square feet of office space, much of it outdated or underused, leaving taxpayers responsible for billions of dollars each year in maintenance, security, and repair costs on buildings that often sit half empty.
The Smart Space Act would require the General Services Administration to consult with real-estate experts to identify alternative financing solutions and public-private partnerships for the consolidation or relocation of costly, inefficient, or underutilized federal buildings.
“Washington has grown far too comfortable wasting other people’s money,” said Rep. Burlison.
“If a building is empty, taxpayers should not be paying for it. This bill would bring basic accountability and common sense back to how the federal government manages its buildings.”
The Smart Space Act of 2026 will now be considered for a vote on the House floor.
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