01 — The Text
What.
- Converts federal relocation benefits from reimbursement (pay-then-get-money-back) to lump-sum (one payment upfront).
- Makes permanent what's currently a pilot program at select agencies; expands it to all federal agencies.
- Requires GSA to write rules on payment amounts, when agencies can use lump-sums, and how workers appeal decisions.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Federal employees relocating for job transfers get faster cash without submitting receipts or waiting for reimbursement.
- Agencies gain flexibility in relocation budgeting and may reduce administrative paperwork tracking expenses.
- Workers in high cost-of-living relocation areas could face disputes if lump-sum calculations don't cover actual moving costs; GSA rules will determine fairness.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- House passed it July 20; now in Senate's Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee for review.
- Senate committee must approve, then full Senate votes; no timeline set yet.
- Track progress at Congress.gov or contact your senator to voice support or concerns about federal employee relocation policy.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Jul 21, 2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Jul 20, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jul 20, 2026 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4661-4662)
- Jul 20, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4661-4662)
- Jul 20, 2026 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6330.
- Jul 20, 2026 — Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4661-4663)
- Jul 20, 2026 — Mr. Burlison moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Dec 2, 2025 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 6.