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Congressman Jefferson Shreve has announced the passage of his first bill in Congress, the Courthouse Affordability and Space Efficiency (CASE) Act. The legislation, which received bipartisan support, is designed to address federal courthouse construction spending by introducing stricter guidelines for such projects.

The CASE Act requires that the size and cost of new or expanded federal courthouses be matched to demonstrated needs. This measure aims to reduce wasteful expenditures and ensure more responsible use of taxpayer funds. According to Congressman Shreve, “Drawing on my experience building a business from a small startup, I know how unnecessary or oversized assets can hinder operations. The federal government has long fallen into the habit of overspending on courthouses. The CASE Act reverses this trend by promoting smarter use of resources and reducing costs. This legislation supports the Administration’s efforts to ‘right-size’ government while incorporating a measure of Hoosier common sense.”

House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves also expressed support for the bill, stating, “I want to thank Congressman Shreve for his leadership on this issue as the T&I Committee works to right-size the federal real estate portfolio. The CASE Act prevents the chronic overbuilding and waste of taxpayer dollars in federal courthouse construction. This legislation will ensure that courthouses are being fully utilized to prevent the unnecessary expansion of our federal real estate portfolio.”

The passage of this bill reflects ongoing efforts within Congress to increase efficiency and accountability in government spending.