Bills · HR 4690
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4690Government buildings, facilities, and propertyEnergy efficiency and conservation
Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act
INTRO JUL 23· LAST ACTION APR 27
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly influences how the federal government manages its vast portfolio of buildings. If this bill becomes law, federal buildings would no longer be required to meet specific energy efficiency standards, potentially affecting their energy consumption and operational costs over time. It also redefines what qualifies as a 'green' or 'high-performance' federal building by removing the use of fossil fuels as a sole disqualifier for certification. This change could either give federal agencies more flexibility in building design and energy choices or, conversely, lead to increased energy use and a slower transition away from fossil fuels in government infrastructure. If it doesn't pass, the existing energy efficiency standards and certification rules would remain in place.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Repeals specific federal building energy efficiency performance standards outlined in Section 305(a)(3)(D)(i) of the Energy Conservation and Production Act.
This provision removes current mandatory energy-saving requirements for federal buildings, potentially allowing for less energy-efficient designs or operations.
PROVISION 02
Prohibits denying 'green building' or 'high-performance green building' certification solely based on a building's direct or indirect use of fossil fuels.
This changes the criteria for what is considered an environmentally friendly federal building, allowing fossil fuel-powered buildings to achieve 'green' status.
PROVISION 03
Repeals Subpart B of part 435 and Subpart B of part 433 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, which are related to these energy efficiency standards.
This removes specific regulatory requirements that implement federal building energy efficiency mandates.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Secretary of Energy to issue new or revised regulations within 180 days to carry out the changes made by this Act.
This establishes a clear timeline for the federal government to implement the new, less restrictive energy standards and certification rules.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 7
R· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
48
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DEM 0 REP 7 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
43 EVENTSAPR 27
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
APR 22
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1189. (consideration: CR H3057-3061)
APR 22
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897 and H.R. 5587. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 4690, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587.
APR 22
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4690.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4690
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedJul 23, 2025
Last actionApr 27, 2026
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 23, 2025
House BillHR 4690Government buildings, facilities, and propertyEnergy efficiency and conservation
Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act
INTRODUCED JUL 23, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 27, 2026
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
7
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