By the authority granted to me as President under the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby issue the following directive:
Section 1. Objective
The American populace is dispersed across over 3.8 million square miles, encompassing urban, suburban, and rural landscapes. To ensure that government services are delivered efficiently and cost-effectively, it is imperative that federal agencies are strategically located where the citizens reside. In a bid to enhance urban centers, President Carter enacted Executive Order 12072 on August 16, 1978 (Federal Space Management), mandating that federal agencies prioritize central business districts for their facilities. However, contrary to its intent, this order has hindered agencies from relocating to more economical spaces.
Following suit, President Clinton introduced Executive Order 13006 on May 21, 1996 (Locating Federal Facilities on Historic Properties in Our Nation’s Central Cities), promoting the establishment of federal offices in historic properties, particularly in bustling business districts. Yet, much like its predecessor, this directive has failed to foster the efficient and effective government service that American taxpayers deserve.
By revoking these outdated orders, we aim to inject common sense back into federal office space management, allowing agencies the flexibility to choose cost-effective locations and concentrate on fulfilling their essential missions for the citizens they serve.
Sec. 2. Reversal of Executive Orders
(a) Executive Order 12072 is hereby nullified.
(b) Executive Order 13006 is hereby nullified.
(c) The Administrator of General Services is tasked with initiating amendments to the regulations found in title 41, parts 102-79 and 102-83 of the Code of Federal Regulations. This includes any necessary actions in accordance with applicable law to align federal office space management policies with this order.
(d) Agencies acquiring or using federally owned or leased spaces under legislation other than the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 101 et seq.), as amended, must adhere to this order’s provisions to the extent permissible under applicable law.
Sec. 3. General Provisions
(a) Nothing in this order shall be interpreted to undermine or alter:
(i) the authority lawfully granted to any executive department or agency, or its leadership; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget regarding budgetary, administrative, or legislative matters.
(b) This order shall be executed in compliance with applicable laws and contingent upon the availability of funds.
(c) This order is not designed to, and does not, confer any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable by law or equity against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officials, employees, or agents, or any other individual.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
April 15, 2025.
