Summary of H.R. 6330 — Federal Relocation Payment Improvement Act

Overview

• Bill number and title: H.R. 6330, “Federal Relocation Payment Improvement Act”
• Introduced: December 1, 2025
• Status: Introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
• Purpose (as stated in the bill): Amend title 5 of the U.S. Code to authorize one-time, lump-sum relocation payments for Federal employees relocated in the interest of the Government, in lieu of other relocation payments currently authorized or required under existing law.

What the bill would do

• New authority for lump-sum payments: Adds a new statutory authority (to be codified as 5 U.S.C. § 5739a) allowing agency heads (or their designees) to authorize a one-time lump-sum relocation payment to an employee who relocates in the Government’s interest.
• In lieu of other payments: The lump-sum payment would be paid in place of any payment otherwise authorized or required under the subchapter governing relocation expenses, effectively replacing standard relocation reimbursements with a single lump sum when approved.
• Regulations and implementation: The Administrator of General Services would issue regulations to implement and administer § 5739a. Key regulatory areas would include:
  • When agencies may authorize the lump-sum payment versus the usual relocation payments
  • How to calculate the lump-sum amount
  • Procedures for employees to dispute relocation expense claims with their agency and the right to appeal to the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, including the Board’s procedures for appeals

Key provisions and mechanisms

• Statutory addition: 5 U.S.C. § 5739a, “Authority for lump sum payment for relocation,” created at the end of Subchapter II, Chapter 57 (relocation benefits).
• Agency authority: Head of agency or designee may authorize a lump-sum relocation payment through the proper disbursing official.
• Regulatory framework: Regulations to cover authorization timing, calculation method, dispute resolution, and appeals.
• Clerical update: The Table of Sections would be amended to include § 5739a after § 5739, reflecting the new authority.

Who is affected

• Federal employees relocating in the Government’s interest: Eligible to receive a one-time lump-sum payment if their agency approves.
• Agency leadership and disbursing officials: Responsible for approving and delivering the lump-sum payment.
• Regulatory bodies and appeals: The General Services Administration (through the Administrator) would promulgate regulations; employees may use the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals to appeal relocation-related decisions.

Procedural and timeline aspects

• Introductory status: Introduced in the House on December 1, 2025; referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
• Regulatory timeline: No specific effective date provided in the bill; regulations would be established by the Administrator of General Services to implement § 5739a.
• Next steps in process: If reported out of committee, the bill could move to floor consideration for debate and voting.

Potential impacts and considerations

• Flexibility vs. standard practice: Provides agencies with flexibility to streamline relocation benefits via a lump sum, potentially simplifying administration.
• Employee choice and financial risk: Lump-sum treatment may shift some financial risk and decision-making to the employee, depending on the size of the lump sum and individual circumstances (regulations would determine calculation methods and dispute processes).
• Legal/appeals framework: Establishes a formal avenue for disputes and appeals to the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals.

If you’d like, I can draft a side-by-side comparison with current relocation benefits under 5 U.S.C. § 5739 to highlight practical differences.