Committee approves seven GSA resolutions for FBI leases and safety upgrades

The U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure convened on July 15, 2025, to conduct a Full Committee Markup, focusing on several resolutions related to the General Services Administration (GSA) capital investment and leasing program. The meeting began with a request for unanimous consent to consider seven GSA resolutions en bloc, which was granted without objection.

The resolutions under consideration included three leases for Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) field offices located in Cleveland, Charlotte, and Indianapolis. These authorizations have been pending since fiscal years 2022, 2023, and 2024, reflecting ongoing efforts by the FBI to optimize its real estate portfolio. Additionally, three resolutions aimed to upgrade fire alarm and life safety systems at key federal buildings: the Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse in Cleveland, the Jacob Javits Federal Building Complex in New York, and the Ronald Reagan Building Complex in Washington, D.C.

A significant aspect of the markup was the authorization of $150 million for GSA's optimization program. This funding is intended to facilitate repairs to core assets, assist agencies in relocating from unnecessary spaces, and promote the sharing of resources among GSA tenant agencies. Committee members emphasized that these funds should be used judiciously to reduce agency footprints and expenditures, with a requirement for GSA to submit a spending plan for review.

After thorough vetting by GSA, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and relevant agencies, the resolutions received support from committee members. Following discussions, the committee voted on the resolutions en bloc, with the motion passing unanimously.

The meeting concluded with a brief recess before returning to address HR 4275. A recorded vote was conducted, resulting in 60 votes in favor and none against, leading to the bill being favorably reported to the House. The committee chair expressed gratitude to all members for their participation in the markup.