Senate Appropriations Committee
Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee
138 Dirksen
05/13/2026 at 02:00PM
Subcommittee hearing.
Witness:
- Edward Forst, Administrator, General Services Administration
The House Appropriations markup was April 22.
The House bill provides $9.74 billion for the General Services Administration’s Federal Buildings Fund, which is $49 million above the FY26 enacted level.
- $983 million for repairs and alterations.
- $166 million for construction.
- $193 million for the Asset Proceeds and Space Management Fund.
Administrative Provisions
- Provides that funds made available for activities of the Federal Buildings Fund may be transferred between appropriations with advance approval of the Committees on Appropriations of the House and the Senate.
- Requires funds proposed for developing courthouse construction requests to meet appropriate standards and the priorities of the Judicial Conference.
- Provides that no funds may be used to increase the amount of occupiable square feet, provide cleaning services, security enhancements, or any other service usually provided, to any agency which does not pay the assessed rent.
- Permits GSA to pay small claims (up to $250,000) made against the Federal Government.
- Requires the Administrator to ensure that the delineated area of procurement for all lease agreements is identical to the delineated area included in the prospectus unless prior notice is given to the committees of jurisdiction.
- Requires a spending plan for certain accounts and programs.