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Senator Ernst Proposes Bold Bills to Relocate Federal Agencies

1/12/2025

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Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is shaking things up with three bold bills designed to move federal agency headquarters out of Washington, D.C. Her DRAIN THE SWAMP Act calls for a 30% staff relocation, while the REMOTE Act aims to monitor teleworker productivity. Ernst passionately argues that these reforms are essential for serving taxpayers more effectively.

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Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is shaking things up with three bold bills designed to move federal agency headquarters out of Washington, D.C. Her DRAIN THE SWAMP Act calls for a 30% staff relocation, while the REMOTE Act aims to monitor teleworker productivity. Ernst passionately argues that these reforms are essential for serving taxpayers more effectively.