Executive Order Category Rationale

Justification

This executive order is primarily focused on reforming how the federal government manages and selects office space for its facilities. The order revokes two previous executive orders (12072 and 13006) that required agencies to prioritize central business districts and historic properties when locating federal facilities. The stated purpose is to restore "common sense to Federal office space management by freeing agencies to select cost-effective facilities and focus on successfully carrying out their missions for American taxpayers." The order directs the Administrator of General Services to amend relevant regulations to conform federal office space management policy accordingly, fundamentally reforming an internal government operational process to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Secondary relevant categories

• Fiscal Management & Accountability
• Regulatory Reform & Oversight