DOGE Announces Termination of Leases for 30 FDA Locations in 22 States

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced the termination of leases for multiple Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sites across the country, as part of the initiative’s attempt to cut costs in the federal government. According to a March 5 update from DOGE, 748 property leases were terminated, totaling over 9.5 million square feet and amounting to around $468 million in lease savings. That includes ending leases at 30 FDA locations, with combined annual lease costs of over $8.62 million. The cancellation of the leases will save more than $29.61 million, according to DOGE. The figure could indicate cost savings over the various lease terms. The 30 leases covered 247,399 square foot area across 22 states—Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Arizona, California, Illinois, Ohio, Maryland, Delaware, Florida, Missouri, Wisconsin, Utah, North Carolina, New Jersey, Kentucky, and Nebraska....