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This bill requires federal agencies to conduct a rigorous benefit-cost analysis before relocating employees, ensuring transparency and oversight of major workforce moves. Specifically, any federal agency planning to move or replace more than 5% of its workforce (or 100 employees) outside their current commuting area must first complete a comprehensive analysis that details anticipated outcomes, potential impacts on mission effectiveness, employee engagement strategies, stakeholder assessments, implementation timelines, risk assessments, and financial considerations. The agency must submit an unredacted report to its Office of Inspector General, which will then review the analysis and submit a detailed report to key congressional committees within 90 days. The report must include an assessment of the data used, conclusions drawn, and verification of adherence to Office of Management and Budget guidelines. The bill also provides specific definitions for terms like "covered relocation" and requires public availability of the analysis, with protections for proprietary or confidential information. Importantly, the bill does not eliminate existing legal requirements for agency relocations but adds an additional layer of scrutiny to ensure that such moves are thoroughly evaluated before implementation.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2470/all-info