WASHINGTON — The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), alongside the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Education (ED), announced a major shift in the federal real estate landscape by revealing the relocation of key federal agency headquarters.
First, DOE will move out of its oversized and outdated James V. Forrestal building and into the Lyndon B. Johnson building. DOE’s relocation from Forrestal will save the taxpayers over $350 million in delinquent maintenance costs.
Additionally, ED will relocate its headquarters functions to 500 D Street SW, reducing its footprint approximately 80% by leaving a building that is roughly 70% vacant, saving the taxpayers over $4.8 million per year in rental costs. ED’s move is targeted for August 2026.
“GSA is partnering with the Department of Education and the Department of Energy to match their missions of tomorrow with ideal environments that power their talented workforce, cuts waste, and lowers costs,” said GSA Administrator Edward C. Forst. “This is the government working smarter for the American people. I want to thank Secretary Wright and Secretary McMahon for their positive energy and collaboration in executing President Trump’s directive to strengthen the government’s real estate portfolio.”
The Lyndon B. Johnson building is an optimal location for DOE and has limited delinquent maintenance. Upon relocation, DOE’s headquarters footprint is estimated to shrink by 45%.
“Relocating to the LBJ building will deliver significant taxpayer savings and will ensure the Energy Department continues to deliver on its mission,” said Energy Secretary Chris Wright. “We look forward to working closely with the General Services Administration and the Education Department throughout this process.”
“One year ago, President Trump signed one of the most consequential executive orders of his presidency – to break up the federal education bureaucracy and return education to the states,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. “Thanks to the hard work of so many, we have made unprecedented progress in reducing the federal education footprint, and now we are pleased to give this building to an agency that will benefit far more from its space than the Department of Education. This is an important step in our efforts to forge brighter futures for our nation’s students, honor the taxpayers who invest in their promise, and support the civil servants who keep this vital work moving forward.”
This effort aligns with the Trump Administration’s broader strategy to scale the federal real estate portfolio to a better core, reduce wasteful spending, and support a high-performing government workforce with facilities that reflect modern expectations for efficiency and accountability.
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