H.R. 189: Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-03 |
| Sponsor | Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] |
| Policy area | Government Operations and Politics |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-14 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-03):
Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act
This bill revokes the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to lease general purpose office space and instead provides for the General Services Administration to lease such space for the SEC. The bill's provisions do not affect those leases entered into by the SEC before this bill's enactment.
The Government Accountability Office must (1) complete a review under which it shall update a 2016 report with respect to independent leasing authorities, and (2) report to Congress on the review.
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 189 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 189?
H.R. 189 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 189 are available on congress.gov.
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