ROOMIE Act

The ROOMIE Act would establish new occupancy requirements for federal office buildings. Within 120 days of enactment, agencies would need to update their policies to require at least 80% of their employees to work on-site and ensure that at least 60% of their usable office space is occupied by agency employees. Agencies that cannot meet the 60% occupancy threshold would need to submit a plan to the General Services Administration and Congress within one year explaining how they would achieve this goal, potentially by sharing space with other federal agencies.

If agencies fail to comply with these requirements, they would be required to sell their properties, terminate leases, or decline to renew leases. The Government Accountability Office would monitor agency compliance and report to Congress. If enacted, this bill could significantly change federal workplace policies by reducing remote work arrangements and potentially consolidating federal office space, though the practical impact would depend on how agencies implement the requirements and whether they can find ways to increase on-site occupancy or share facilities with other agencies.