Federal Relocation Payment Improvement Act
Latest action (20 Jul 2026): On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
What this bill does
H.R. 6330, the Federal Relocation Payment Improvement Act, would amend federal personnel law to let agencies pay employees who are relocated in the government's interest a one-time lump-sum payment instead of the various individual reimbursements currently authorized for relocation expenses. An agency head, or someone they designate, would decide when to use this lump-sum option. The General Services Administration (GSA) would be required to issue regulations governing when agencies may use the lump-sum approach, how the payment amount is calculated, and the process for employees to dispute a relocation expense claim, including their right to appeal to the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals.
The bill primarily affects federal employees who are relocated for work purposes and the agencies that manage those moves. It gives agencies more flexibility in how they compensate relocating employees and clarifies employees' appeal rights if a claim is denied.
The bill also requires agencies, within three years of enactment, to report data to GSA on how many employees received lump-sum payments, related disputes, and cost savings, with GSA then analyzing this data for two congressional committees within 90 days.
The House passed the bill by voice vote on July 20, 2026, under a suspension-of-the-rules procedure typically used for noncontroversial measures. It now goes to the Senate for consideration; no further action has yet occurred there.
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Official summary
Federal Relocation Payment Improvement Act
This bill permanently authorizes all federal agencies to pay employees' relocation expenses using lump-sum payments rather than reimbursements for expenses incurred.
Under current law, several federal agencies currently participate in a pilot program that allows the agencies to pay relocation expenses using lump-sum payments rather than reimbursements. This bill expands the program by permanently authorizing all federal agencies to pay employees who relocate in the interest of the government a one-time, lump-sum relocation payment instead of any payment otherwise authorized or required for such purposes.
The bill directs the General Services Administration to issue regulations to implement this bill, including regulations establishing (1) when agencies may authorize a one-time, lump sum payment under this bill or the payments otherwise authorized or required by law; (2) how agencies will calculate the lump-sum amount; and (3) the process for employees to dispute and appeal agency decisions.
Timeline
20 Jul 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2 Dec 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 6.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6330 do?
- H.R. 6330, the Federal Relocation Payment Improvement Act, would amend federal personnel law to let agencies pay employees who are relocated in the government's interest a one-time lump-sum payment instead of the various individual reimbursements currently authorized for relocation expenses. An agency head, or someone they designate, would decide when to use this lump-sum option. The General Services Administration (GSA) would be required to issue regulations governing when agencies may use the lump-sum approach, how the payment amount is calculated, and the process for employees to dispute a relocation expense claim, including their right to appeal to the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals. The bill primarily affects federal employees who are relocated for work purposes and the agencies that manage those moves. It gives agencies more flexibility in how they compensate relocating employees and clarifies employees' appeal rights if a claim is denied. The bill also requires agencies, within three years of enactment, to report data to GSA on how many employees received lump-sum payments, related disputes, and cost savings, with GSA then analyzing this data for two congressional committees within 90 days. The House passed the bill by voice vote on July 20, 2026, under a suspension-of-the-rules procedure typically used for noncontroversial measures. It now goes to the Senate for consideration; no further action has yet occurred there.
- Has H.R. 6330 become law?
- Not yet. As of 20 Jul 2026, H.R. 6330 is passed house (senate next).
- Who sponsored H.R. 6330?
- H.R. 6330 was sponsored by Rep. Brian Jack [R-GA3] (Republican-GA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6330?
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (20 Jul 2026).
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