Agencies Must Submit Relocation Plans by Mid-April

The Trump administration is pushing federal agencies to propose relocating their offices from Washington, D.C., to less costly areas by mid-April, as part of a broader effort to reduce the federal real estate footprint and government spending. This directive, issued by the Office of Management and Budget and the Office of Personnel Management, requires agencies to submit an inventory of their real estate and identify leases that can be terminated. The move could significantly impact the D.C. area's economy, where federal workers comprise 15% of the workforce. Additionally, agencies are directed to plan for substantial headcount reductions and evaluate which functions are non-mandatory. The administration's approach aligns with President Trump's campaign promises to reform and streamline the federal government. D.C. leaders hope to repurpose vacated federal properties to revitalize urban areas affected by shifts in working patterns during the pandemic.