Strengthening Oversight in Public Buildings Act

The Strengthening Oversight in Public Buildings Act enhances congressional and external oversight of federal real estate management by requiring the General Services Administration (GSA) to share all relevant data and reports with the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The bill clarifies that federal agencies with independent leasing authorities must comply with specific accounting and notification requirements, including submitting a list of such agencies to Congress within one year. It also allows GSA to retain certain buildings as temporary "swing space" to facilitate the sale or renovation of other properties, provided this does not exceed the savings from those transactions and annual plans are submitted to congressional committees. Finally, the legislation extends the authority of the Public Buildings Reform Board through December 31, 2028, and grants it access to building utilization data collected by the Office of Management and Budget and GSA.