Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act
Congress moves to roll back updated energy-efficiency rules for federal buildings
Legislative Progress
215–202
Key Points
- Congress would cancel updated energy-efficiency performance standards for federal buildings.
- Any revised standards already set under the repealed provision would be treated as if they never took effect.
- Federal agencies would no longer have to follow related “green building” requirements tied to those standards when building or upgrading facilities.
- This could make it easier and faster for the government to build or renovate buildings, but it may also reduce pressure to cut energy use in those buildings.
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 202 (Roll no. 134).
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 202 (Roll no. 134).
The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 214 (Roll no. 133).
Vote Results
2 votesOn Motion to Recommit
On Passage
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act
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