S. 2186 · 100th Congress · enacted
Public Buildings Amendments of 1988
Became Public Law No: 100-678.
Latest official action 1988-11-17 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
Public Buildings Amendments of 1988 - Amends the Public Buildings Act of 1959 to require congressional approval for any alteration or acquisition which exceeds the estimated maximum cost of $2,000,000 (currently, $500,000). Requires the Administrator of General Services, prior to leasing certain space, to certify in writing to specified congressional committees that the leasing of such space is necessary to meet requirements which cannot be met in public buildings. Describes such space as any space to accommodate: (1) major computer operations; (2) secure or sensitive activities related to national defense or security (except where inappropriate); (3) offices which would require major alterations in the structure or mechanical system of the building to be leased; or (4) a permanent courtroom, judicial chamber, or administrative office for any U.S. court. Authorizes the Administrator to adjust amounts for any alteration or acquisition annually to reflect a percentage increase or decrease in construction costs during the preceding calendar year, as determined by the composite index of construction costs of the Department of Commerce. Requires that any adjustment be reported to specified congressional committees. Authorizes the Administrator to relinquish to a State, commonwealth, territory, or U.S. possession all or part of the legislative jurisdiction of the United States over…
Congressional Research Service · 1988-03-17
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