,,ii ,calendar ,no4 #efc #aadth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #ddhg ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,may #bd1 #bjaf,received ,july #ac1 #bjaf,read the first time ,july #ad1 #bjaf,read the second time and placed on the calendar ,,an ,,act ,to reduce costs of ,federal real estate1 improve building security1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short ,title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,public ,buildings ,reform and ,savings ,act of #bjaf4 #b4 ,streamlined ,leasing ,pilot ,program 7a7 ,execution of ,leases ,the ,administrator of ,general ,services shall establish and conduct a pilot program to execute lease agreements pursuant to authority provided under section #ehe of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 using alternative procedures4 7b7 ,adoption ,the ,administrator shall prescribe alternative procedures to enter into lease agreements in accordance with section #ehe of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 pursuant to the provisions of this section4 7c7 ,goals of procedures ,the goals of the alternative procedures are-- 7#a7 reducing the costs to the ,federal ,government of leased space1 including-- 7,a7 executing long-term leases with firm terms of #aj years or more and reducing costly holdover and short-term lease extensions1 including short firm term leases2 7,b7 improving office space utilization rates of ,federal tenants2 and 7,c7 streamlining and simplifying the leasing process to take advantage of real estate markets2 and 7#b7 significantly reducing or eliminating the backlog of expiring leases over the next #e years4 7d7 ,leasehold interests in real property 7#a7 ,simplified procedures ,notwithstanding section #ccje7;b7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 but otherwise in accordance with such section1 the ,administrator shall provide special simplified procedures for acquisitions of leasehold interests in real property at rental rates that do not exceed the simplified lease acquisition threshold1 as defined in paragraph 7#b74 ,the rental rate under a multiyear lease does not exceed the simplified lease acquisition threshold if the average annual amount of the rent payable for the period of the lease does not exceed the simplified lease acquisition threshold4 7#b7 ,acquisition threshold ,for purposes of this section1 the simplified lease acquisition threshold is #ejj1jjj4 7e7 ,consolidated lease prospectuses ,the ,administrator may1 when acquiring leasehold interests subject to section #ccjg of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 transmit1 pursuant to subsection 7b7 of such section1 to the committees designated in such section for approval a prospectus to acquire leased space1 and waive the requirements pursuant to paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#f7 of section #ccjg7;b71 subject to the following requirements3 7#a7 ,cost per square footage ,the cost per square footage does not exceed the maximum proposed rental rate designated for the respective geographical area4 7#b7 ,space utilization ,the ,administrator ensures the overall space utilization rate is #agj usable square feet per person or better based on actual agency staffing levels when occupied4 7#c7 ,lease term ,the lease term1 including the firm term1 is not less than #aj years4 7#d7 ,geographic location ,the geographical location is identified as having a large amount of square footage of ,federal office space and lease turnover and will likely result in providing for the ability1 on a timely basis1 of the agency to consolidate space effectively or meet any requirements for temporary or interim space required for planned consolidations4 7f7 ,consolidations generally ,the ,administrator may consolidate more than one project into a single prospectus submitted pursuant to section #ccjg7;b71 title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 if such consolidation will facilitate efficiencies and reductions in overall space and improved utilization rates4 7g7 ,waiver authority ,the ,administrator may-- 7#a7 waive notice and comment rulemaking1 if the ,administrator determines the waiver is necessary to implement this section expeditiously2 and 7#b7 carry out the alternative procedures under this section as a pilot program4 7h7 ,reports 7#a7 ,annual reports ,during the period in which the pilot program is conducted under this section1 the ,administrator shall submit1 annually1 to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a progress report that provides updates on the number and square footage of leases expiring in the #e-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 by agency and region1 and which shall include for the expiring leases-- 7,a7 an average of the lease terms1 including firm terms1 for leases executed2 and 7,b7 the percentage of leases managed in-house or through the use of commercial real estate leasing services4 7#b7 ,final report ,not later than #ahj days after termination of the pilot program1 the ,administrator shall submit a final report to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate4 ,the final report shall include-- 7,a7 a review and evaluation of the lease agreements executed under the alternative procedures established pursuant to this section in comparison to those agreements not executed pursuant to the alternative procedures2 7,b7 recommendations on any permanent changes to the ,general ,services ,administration's leasing authority2 and 7,c7 a progress evaluation in meeting the goals described in subsection 7c74 7i7 ,termination ,the authorities under this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjba4 #c4 ,exchange ,authority 7a7 ,limitation on exchange authority ,section #ccjg7;a7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 7including by exchange7 after acquire2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,an appropriation for any costs and expenses associated with administering an acquisition by exchange involving real property or in-kind consideration1 including services1 with a fair market value of #b1hej1jjj or more4 4 7b7 ,effective ,date ,the amendments made by this section shall not apply to projects in which a procurement has already begun4 #d4 ,federal ,protective ,service 7a7 ,section #acae of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7h7 ,contract ,security ,personnel 7#a7 ,authorities for ,contract ,security ,personnel 7,a7 ,carrying of firearms ,the ,secretary may authorize contract security personnel engaged in the protection of buildings and grounds that are owned1 occupied1 or secured by the ,general ,services ,administration ,public ,buildings ,service to carry firearms to carry out their official duties4 7,b7 ,detention without a warrant ,a person authorized to carry a firearm under this subsection may1 while in the performance of1 and in connection with1 official duties1 detain an individual without a warrant for any offense against the ,united ,states committed in that person's presence or for any felony cognizable under the laws of the ,united ,states if that person has reasonable grounds to believe that the individual to be detained has committed or is committing such felony4 ,the detention authority conferred by this paragraph is in addition to any detention authority provided under other laws4 7#b7 ,limitations ,the following limitations apply3 7,a7 ,detention ,contract security personnel authorized to carry firearms under this section may detain an individual only if the individual to be detained is within1 or in direct flight from1 the area of such offense4 7,b7 ,enforcement of certain laws ,a person granted authority to detain under this section may exercise such authority only to enforce laws regarding any building and grounds and all property located in or on that building and grounds that are owned1 occupied1 or secured by the ,general ,services ,administration ,public ,buildings ,service4 7#c7 ,guidance ,the ,secretary1 with the approval of the ,attorney ,general1 shall issue guidelines to implement this section4 4 7b7 ,section #acae7;b7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting and at the end of subparagraph 7,d72 7#b7 by striking 2 and at the end of subparagraph 7,e7 and inserting a period2 and 7#c7 by striking subparagraph 7,f74 7c7 ,section #acae7;b7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#c7 ,minimum training standards ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,federal ,protective ,service and in accordance with guidelines issued by the ,attorney ,general1 shall establish minimum and uniform training standards for any employee designated as an officer or agent to carry out and exercise authority pursuant to this section4 ,such minimum standards shall include ongoing training certified by the ,director of the ,federal ,protective ,service4 7#d7 ,notification of designations and delegations ,the ,secretary shall submit written notification of any approved designations or delegations of any authority provided under this section1 including the purposes and scope of such designations or delegations1 not within the ,federal ,protective ,service1 to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate1 including the purpose for such designations or delegations1 oversight protocols established to ensure compliance with any requirements1 including compliance with training requirements1 and other specifics regarding such designations and delegations4 4 #e4 ,evaluation of ,federal ,protective ,service ,personnel ,needs 7a7 ,personnel and funding needs of ,federal ,protective ,service 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act and after review by a qualified consultant pursuant to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on the personnel needs of the ,federal ,protective ,service that includes recommendations on the numbers of ,federal ,protective ,service law enforcement officers and the workforce composition of the ,federal ,protective ,service needed to carry out the mission of such ,service during the #aj-;fiscal-year period beginning after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,review and ,comment ,the ,secretary shall provide the report prepared under this section to a qualified consultant for review and comment before submitting the report to the appropriate congressional committees4 ,the ,secretary shall provide the comments of the qualified consultant to the appropriate congressional committee with the report4 7#c7 ,contents ,the report under this section shall include an evaluation of-- 7,a7 the option of posting a full-time equivalent ,federal ,protective ,service law enforcement officer at each level #c or #d ,federal facility1 as determined by the ,interagency ,security ,committee1 that on the date of enactment of this ,act has a protective security officer stationed at the facility2 7,b7 the potential increase in security of any option evaluated under subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 the immediate and projected costs of any option evaluated under such subparagraph2 and 7,d7 the immediate and projected costs of maintaining the current level of protective security officers and full-time ,federal ,protective ,service law enforcement officers4 7b7 ,report on funding ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the best method of funding for the ,federal ,protective ,service1 which shall include recommendations regarding whether the ,federal ,protective ,service should-- 7#a7 continue to be funded by a collection of fees and security charges2 7#b7 be funded by appropriations2 or 7#c7 be funded by a combination of fees1 security charges1 and appropriations4 #f4 ,zero-based ,space ,justification ,section #ccjg7;b7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting before the semicolon the following3 including a cost comparison between leasing space or constructing space2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f7 by striking and at the end2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#g7 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 with respect to any prospectus1 including for replacement space1 lease renewal1 or lease extension1 the ,administrator shall include a justification for such space1 including an explanation of why such space could not be consolidated or colocated into other owned or leased space4 4 #g4 ,eliminating ,project ,escalations ,section #ccjg7;c7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,the ,administrator shall notify1 in writing1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate of any increase of more than #e percent of an estimated maximum cost or of any increase or decrease in the scope or size of a project of #e or more percent4 ,such notification shall include an explanation regarding any such increase or decrease4 ,the scope or size of a project shall not increase or decrease by more than #aj percent unless an amended prospectus is submitted and approved pursuant to this section44 #h4 ,limitation on ,authorizations ,section #ccjg of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,expiration of ,committee ,resolutions ,unless a lease is executed or a construction1 alteration1 repair1 design1 or acquisition project is initiated not later than #e years after the resolution approvals adopted by the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives or the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate pursuant to subsection 7a71 such resolutions shall be deemed expired4 ,this subsection shall only apply to resolutions approved after the date of enactment of this subsection4 4 #i4 ,department of ,energy ,headquarters ,replacement 7a7 ,sale of ,certain property 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of ,general ,services is directed to sell1 exchange1 or some combination thereof1 a portion of the ,forrestal ,complex necessary to generate the funds necessary to construct a new ,department of ,energy headquarters on ,government-owned land in a manner consistent with the ,,sw ,ecodistrict ,plan if the ,administrator determines that the new ,department of ,energy headquarters can be constructed with no net costs to the ,government4 7#b7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section1 the following definitions apply3 7,a7 ,department of energy forrestal complex ,the term ,forrestal ,complex means the land1 including the buildings and other improvements thereon1 that-- 7i7 subject to survey and as determined by the ,administrator1 is-- 7,i7 located in the ,district of ,columbia2 7,,ii7 generally bounded by ,independence ,avenue1 ,southwest1 #abth ,street1 ,southwest1 ,maryland ,avenue1 ,southwest1 and #ith ,street1 ,southwest2 and 7,,iii7 generally consisting of ,squares #cea-,n1 #cea1 #chc1 #chd1 and #che and portions of ,squares #cbe and #ceb2 and 7ii7 is under the jurisdiction and control of the ,general ,services ,administration4 7,b7 ,,sw ecodistrict plan ,the term ,,sw ,ecodistrict ,plan means the plan of the ,national ,capital ,planning ,commission titled ,the ,,sw ,ecodistrict3 ,a ,vision ,plan ,for ,a ,more ,sustainable ,future and dated ,january #bjac4 7b7 ,replacement of headquarters ,not later than #b years after the disposal of the necessary portions of the ,forrestal ,complex1 the ,administrator shall replace the ,department of ,energy headquarters located on the ,forrestal ,complex in a ,government-owned building on ,government-owned land4 7c7 ,certain prohibitions ,the ,administrator shall not lease a new ,department of ,energy headquarters or engage in a leaseback of the current headquarters4 7d7 ,sale ,if the ,administrator is unable to meet the conditions of subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall sell any underutilized or vacant property on the ,forrestal ,complex for cash4 7e7 ,net proceeds ,any net proceeds received1 exceeding the expenses of implementing subsection 7b7 or 7d71 shall be paid into an account in the ,federal ,buildings ,fund established under section #eib of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,upon deposit1 the net proceeds from the sale may only be expended subject to a specific future appropriation4 #aj4 ,limitation on ,discounted ,purchase ,options ,section #ehe of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,any bargain-price option to purchase at less than fair market value contained in any lease agreement entered into on or after ,january #a1 #bjaf1 pursuant to this section may be exercised only to the extent specifically provided for in subsequent appropriation ,acts or other ,acts of ,congress4 4 #aa4 ,energy ,savings ,to the extent practicable and when cost effective1 the ,administrator of ,general ,services shall consider the direct purchase of energy and other utilities in bulk or otherwise for leased facilities4 #ab4 ,simplified reforms 7a7 ,in general ,for the purpose of section #hfc of ,public ,law #aaj-dag1 an individual acquisition for commercial leasing services shall not be construed as a purchase of property or services if such individual acquisition is made on a no cost basis and pursuant to a multiple award contract awarded in accordance with requirements for full and open competition4 7b7 ,audit ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 conduct biennial audits of the ,general ,services ,administration ,national ,broker ,contract to determine-- 7,a7 whether brokers selected under the program provide lower lease rental rates than rates negotiated by ,general ,services ,administration staff2 and 7,b7 the impact of the program on the length of time of lease procurements2 7#b7 conduct a review of whether the application of section #hfc of ,public ,law #aaj-dag to acquisitions for commercial leasing services resulted in rental cost savings for the ,government during the years in which such section was applicable prior to the date of enactment of this section2 and 7#c7 not later than ,september #cj1 #bjah1 and ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report that-- 7,a7 summarizes the results of the audit and review required by paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b72 7,b7 includes an assessment of whether the ,national ,broker ,contract provides greater efficiencies and savings than the use of ,general ,services ,administration staff2 and 7,c7 includes recommendations for improving ,general ,services ,administration lease procurements4 7c7 ,termination ,this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjba4 #ac4 ,national ,capital ,region ,rental ,rates ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of ,general ,services shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate justifying the use of three lease rental caps per fiscal year and their impacts in the ,national ,capital ,region4 ,the ,administrator shall also evaluate and make recommendations related to whether the current rental caps adequately provide for maximum competition for build-to-suit leased space4 #ad4 ,reduction of ,administrative ,requirements on ,certain ,programs ,section #fja7;d77#b7 of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife1 as amended 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cbaa71 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7#b7 ,release4-- and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,release 7,a7 ,in general 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,revolving loan fund program ,the ,secretary may release1 subject to terms and conditions the ,secretary determines appropriate1 the ,federal ,government's interest in connection with a grant under section #bji7;d7 not less than #g years after final disbursement of the grant1 if-- 7i7 the recipient has carried out the terms of the award in a satisfactory manner2 7ii7 any proceeds realized from the release of the ,federal ,government's interest will be used for one or more activities that continue to carry out the economic development purposes of this ,act2 and 7iii7 the recipient shall provide adequate assurance to the ,secretary that at all times after release of the ,federal ,government's interest in connection with the grant1 the recipient will be responsible for continued compliance with the requirements of section #fjb in the same manner it was responsible prior to release of the ,federal ,government's interest and that the recipient's failure to comply shall result in the ,secretary taking appropriate action1 including1 but not limited to1 rescission of the release and recovery of the ,federal share of the grant4 4 #ae4 ,lactation room in public buildings 7a7 ,lactation room in public buildings ,chapter #cc of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ccag4 ,lactation room in public buildings 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,appropriate authority ,the term appropriate authority means the head of a ,federal agency1 the ,architect of the ,capitol1 or other official authority responsible for the operation of a public building4 7#b7 ,covered public building ,the term covered public building means a public building 7as defined in section #ccja7 that is open to the public and contains a public restroom1 and includes a building listed in section #fcja or #eaja4 7#c7 ,lactation room ,the term lactation room means a hygienic place1 other than a bathroom1 that-- 7,a7 is shielded from view2 7,b7 is free from intrusion2 and 7,c7 contains a chair1 a working surface1 and1 if the public building is otherwise supplied with electricity1 an electrical outlet4 7b7 ,lactation room required ,except as provided in subsection 7c71 the appropriate authority of a covered public building shall ensure that the building contains a lactation room that is made available for use by members of the public to express breast milk4 7c7 ,exceptions ,a covered public building may be excluded from the requirement in subsection 7b7 at the discretion of the appropriate authority if-- 7#a7 the public building-- 7,a7 does not contain a lactation room for employees who work in the building2 and 7,b7 does not have a room that could be repurposed as a lactation room or a space that could be made private using portable materials1 at a reasonable cost2 or 7#b7 new construction would be required to create a lactation room in the public building and the cost of such construction is unfeasible4 7d7 ,no unauthorized entry ,nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize an individual to enter a public building or portion thereof that the individual is not otherwise authorized to enter4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #cc of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item related to section #ccaf the following new item3 #ccag4 ,lactation room in public buildings4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #af4 ,use of reclaimed refrigerants ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of ,general ,services shall issue a report examining the feasibility of giving preference to the use of reclaimed refrigerants to service existing equipment of ,federal buildings4 #ag4 ,sales and savings 7a7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term property means the following3 7#a7 ,the property located in the ,district of ,columbia1 subject to survey and as determined by the ,administrator of ,general ,services1 generally consisting of ,squares #cbe and #cbf and a portion of ,square #cea and generally bounded by #abth ,street1 ,independence ,avenue1 ,c ,street1 and the ,james ,forrestal ,building1 all in ,southwest ,washington1 ,district of ,columbia1 including all associated air rights1 improvements thereon1 and appurtenances thereto4 7#b7 ,the property located in the ,district of ,columbia1 subject to survey and as determined by the ,administrator1 generally consisting of ,square #cbf south of ,c ,street1 including the building known as the ,cotton ,annex4 7b7 ,sale ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjah1 the ,administrator shall sell the property at fair market value at highest and best use4 7c7 ,net proceeds ,any net proceeds of a sale under subsection 7b7 shall be paid into an account in the ,federal ,buildings ,fund established under section #eib of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,upon deposit1 the net proceeds from the sale may be expended only subject to a specific future appropriation4 ,passed the ,house of ,representatives ,may #bc1 #bjaf4,karen ,l4 ,haas1,clerk ,july #ad1 #bjaf,read the second time and placed on the calendar