H.R. 4690: Reliable Federal infrastructure Act
This bill, titled the Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act
, proposes changes to current regulations regarding energy efficiency standards for federal buildings. Specifically, it aims to repeal certain performance standards that were established under the Energy Conservation and Production Act. Here are the key points of what the bill would do:
Key Provisions
- Repeal of Performance Standards: The bill proposes to remove a specific subparagraph (D) from Section 305(a)(3) of the Energy Conservation and Production Act, which outlines performance standards for energy efficiency in federal buildings. This means that the standards set forth in this part of the Act would no longer be enforced.
- No Effect of Existing Standards: All previously established federal building energy efficiency performance standards under the repealed section will be considered as never having been in effect, meaning that federal buildings will not be required to meet these standards.
- Conforming Amendments: The bill includes various amendments to existing laws, which involve removing references to the repealed standards in several sections of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. These amendments pertain to sections regarding high-performance green federal buildings and federal green building performance.
Impact of the Bill
The impact of this legislation would be significant in terms of federal construction and renovation projects. By repealing these energy efficiency standards, it can alter how federal buildings are designed, constructed, and maintained concerning energy use and sustainability practices. It could potentially reduce compliance costs for federal agencies and contractors involved in building projects.
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Apr. 27, 2026 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| Apr. 22, 2026 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3062-3064) |
| Apr. 22, 2026 | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1189. (consideration: CR H3057-3061) |
| Apr. 22, 2026 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4690. |
| Apr. 22, 2026 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| Apr. 22, 2026 | Mrs. Sykes moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (CR H3061) |
| Apr. 22, 2026 | On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 214 (Roll no. 133). |
| Apr. 22, 2026 | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 202 (Roll no. 134). (text: CR H3057) |
| Apr. 22, 2026 | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 202 (Roll no. 134). |
| Apr. 22, 2026 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 4690, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Sykes demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. |
| Apr. 22, 2026 | 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, 2026 | The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. |
| Apr. 22, 2026 | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| Apr. 20, 2026 | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1189 Reported to House. 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. |
| Feb. 04, 2026 | Committee on Transportation discharged. |
| Feb. 04, 2026 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 413. |
| Feb. 04, 2026 | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-483, Part I. |
| Dec. 03, 2025 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| Dec. 03, 2025 | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 21. |
| Nov. 19, 2025 | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 14. |
| Nov. 19, 2025 | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| Jul. 24, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. |
| Jul. 23, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Jul. 23, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
| Jul. 23, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. |
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