BillS 4596 · 119

TRUST Act

Introduced

May 20, 2026

Cosponsors

Traction

Last Action

May 20, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes a framework to improve the management and disposal of excess federal properties, Requires federal agencies to identify and report underutilized properties.

Bill Journey

May 20, 2026
May 20, 2026You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

Affects federal agencies and property managers by requiring them to identify and report underutilized properties, and potentially affects local communities by making excess properties available for redevelopment or other uses.

Impact Areas

Sample

Addresses Supply

Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.

Supports Families

Aimed at easing pressure on working households.

Long-term Impact

Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.

Expands Access

Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party

Democratic1

Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

Full Bill Text
S. 4596 · congress.gov

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal

Primary Topic—

CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

IntroducedMay 20, 2026

Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026

Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.