Better utilizing and disposing of unused military and government lands for housing

(a) In general A State or unit of local government may submit a petition to a Federal agency requesting to use unused property owned by such Federal agency for the construction of affordable housing. (b) Submission to PBRB Any Federal agency that receives a petition under subsection (a) shall submit a copy of such petition to the Public Buildings Reform Board. (c) Determination A Federal agency that receives a petition under subsection (a) shall, not less that 60 days after receiving such petition determine whether the property is excess. (d) Justification required If a Federal agency determines under subsection (c) that a property is not excess such Federal agency shall submit to the Office of Management and Budget a statement that justifies why such property is not excess. (e) Donation by GSA If a Federal agency determines a property to be excess under subsection (b), the General Services Administration may donate such property to the State or unit of local government that submitted the petition under subsection (a).