“Federal Courthouse Design and Construction: Examining the Costs to the Taxpayer”

Hearing
Subcommittee: Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM Location: 2167 Rayburn House Office Building
Agenda

In study after study GAO found that the judiciary has requested and received courthouses that are larger than the size authorized by Congress and more expensive to build and operate than Congress was aware of.

Witnesses
Mr. Michael Peters
Commissioner, Public Buildings Service
United States General Services Administration
The Honorable Glenn Suddaby
District Judge and Chair
United States District Court for the Northern District of New York, Judicial Conference Committee on Space and Facilities
Mr. David Marroni
Director, Physical Infrastructure
United States Government Accountability Office