The FBI is relocating its headquarters to the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C., from its current site burdened with over $300 million in deferred maintenance. Director Kash Patel emphasized this move as a historic moment and beneficial for agent safety. The location selection has been contentious, having been debated for decades, particularly under the Biden administration when a site in Maryland was initially chosen. Officials noted the impracticality of building a new campus, highlighting the cost efficiency of the Reagan Building as the optimal choice.
The FBI and General Services Administration announced the law enforcement agency would move its headquarters less than half a mile to the Ronald Reagan Building.
Bureau Director Kash Patel stated this move is historic and offers a safer workplace, emphasizing partnerships with Congress and GSA for this achievement.
The search for a new FBI headquarters has been ongoing for decades and reached critical moments during President Biden's administration when a site was selected.
Officials expressed that building a new suburban campus would be too costly and time-consuming, suggesting the Ronald Reagan Building as the best solution.
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