Southeast Federal Center gets House panel's backing

The House Transportation panel's subcommittee on public buildings and economic development passed a measure (H.R. 3069) Wednesday to improve the Southeast Federal Center in Washington, D.C.

The act would authorize the General Services Administration enter a variety of agreements, including leases, contracts, partnerships, joint venture trusts, and limited liability agreements with private companies to enhance the value of the Federal Center.

The center is a 55-acre parcel of land which extends from Isaac Hull Avenue to 1st Street and from M Street to the Anacostia River in the Southeast quadrant of the city.

The measure, which was sponsored by Rep. Bob Franks, R-N.J., passed on a unanimous voice vote.