A new GOP proposal seeks to sell the Speaker Nancy Pelosi Federal Building in San Francisco at fair market value. The move aims to tackle government waste while promoting fiscal responsibility as the national debt continues to climb beyond $36 trillion.
At a Glance
- Rep. Buddy Carter has introduced the SWAMP Act to sell the Pelosi Federal Building
- The bill directs the GSA to sell the building at fair market value for its highest use
- The 18-story San Francisco structure houses Pelosi’s district office
- Trump previously criticized the building as “one of the ugliest structures” in the city
- The initiative aligns with Trump’s 2020 Executive Order to revitalize surplus federal properties
GOP Targets Pelosi Building as Part of Trump Agenda
House Republicans are taking direct aim at former Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s namesake federal building in San Francisco with a new bill that would put the property up for sale. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) introduced the legislation, officially named the Stop Wasteful Allocations of Money for Pelosi (SWAMP) Act, as part of broader efforts by GOP lawmakers to advance President Donald Trump’s agenda through strategic legislative initiatives.
The bill specifically instructs the General Services Administration (GSA) to sell the 18-story building at fair market value, directing the agency to determine the “highest and best use” of the property. This move represents a direct challenge to what Republicans view as wasteful government spending on vanity projects named after Democratic politicians.
Fiscal Responsibility at the Forefront
Rep. Carter has emphasized the urgent need for fiscal discipline in light of America’s ballooning national debt. The federal building, which currently houses various government offices including Pelosi’s district office, has become a symbol of what Republicans consider excessive government spending at a time when financial restraint should be prioritized.
“We are over $36 trillion in debt. Instead of maintaining expensive, underutilized vanity projects for liberal politicians, the federal government should be focused on efficiency and fiscal responsibility,” Carter said.
The GSA has publicly stated that any potential sale of the building is not politically motivated but rather part of a broader strategy to reduce deferred liability costs. However, the timing of the proposal and its specific targeting of Pelosi’s namesake building has raised eyebrows among Democrats who see the move as politically charged.
Trump’s Previous Criticism of the Building
The proposal aligns with former President Trump’s previous criticisms of the structure. In a 2020 Executive Order, Trump specifically called out the Pelosi Federal Building as “one of the ugliest structures” in San Francisco, suggesting it was a prime candidate for potential sale or revitalization under his administration’s property management directives.
Fox News Digital reportedly reached out to Pelosi’s office for comment on the proposed legislation but has not received a response. The silence from the former Speaker’s camp comes as Republicans continue to push forward with initiatives designed to dismantle what they view as excessive Democratic spending and influence within the federal government.
