House Pares GSA Construction, Boosts Renovation for 2003 7/25/02
The House passed the bill, which also funds the Treasury Dept. and U.S. Postal Service, on July 24, by a 308-121 vote.
The measure recommends $646 million for GSA's new construction account, down 2% from the 2002 level. But the measure allots $979 million for GSA's repairs and alterations account, up 13% from this year's mark. GSA has been putting a priority on renovating federal buildings. In the Senate, the Appropriations Committee has cleared a bill that is more generous than the House version. The panel's bill has $654 million for GSA construction and $996 million for repairs and alterations.