Number: RS21390
Title: Location of Federal Government Offices
Authors: L. Elaine Halchin, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: A legislative requirement for the offices of the U.S. government to be located in the District of Columbia dates to 1790. The applicable provisions have been codified in U.S.C. 71 and 72. Although no definition of offices is provided in Title 4, it appears that, at a minimum, the main offices of executive departments are required to be located in D.C. proper unless a statutory waiver is granted.
Pages: 4
Date: July 14, 2004