AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Jul 17, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 15, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- The bill permanently authorizes all federal agencies to pay employee relocation expenses as one-time lump-sum payments instead of reimbursements for actual expenses incurred.
- Current law allows only certain federal agencies to participate in a pilot program using lump-sum payments; this bill expands authorization to all agencies.
- The General Services Administration is directed to issue regulations establishing when agencies may use lump-sum payments, how to calculate payment amounts, and the process for employee disputes and appeals.
- The bill applies to employees relocating in the interest of the government.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- The bill shifts from expense-based reimbursement (paying actual costs) to fixed lump-sum payments, potentially simplifying administrative processes for agencies.
- The official summary does not establish quantified fiscal impacts, cost savings, or effects on employee financial outcomes.
- Implementation details—including payment calculation methods and dispute procedures—are explicitly delegated to GSA regulations rather than specified in statute.
- The summary does not identify documented effects on federal hiring, retention, relocation participation rates, or budgetary outcomes.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- House passed the bill as amended by voice vote on July 20, 2026, under suspension of the rules.
- Senate received the bill on July 21, 2026, and referred it to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- House Oversight and Government Reform Committee marked up an amended version on December 2, 2025, with a 37–6 vote to report it.
- No scheduled committee or floor action in the Senate is documented in the supplied record.
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.