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Federal building energy rules face overhaul under HR 4690

Passed one chamberH.R. 4690Latest action

Sponsor: Nicholas A. Langworthy · Representative · NY

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Official title: Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act

119th Congress

Topics: Environment & energy

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This bill removes two federal energy efficiency rules for government buildings and bars those buildings from losing green certification just for using fossil fuels.

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What does this do?

This bill cancels two existing federal rules about energy efficiency in government buildings, effective immediately. It also means a federal building cannot be denied a green building certification only because it uses fossil fuels such as natural gas or oil. The Secretary of Energy must write replacement regulations within 180 days.

Who does it affect?

This bill affects federal government buildings, including offices, courthouses, and other facilities owned or leased by the U.S. government.

Why does it matter?

Removing the current rules means there are no energy efficiency standards for federal buildings until new regulations are written. Federal buildings that use fossil fuels would remain eligible for green building certification during that period and after.

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  1. IntroducedJul 23, 2025
  2. House committee
  3. House vote
  4. SenateYou are here · Apr 27, 2026
  5. The president's desk

Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.

Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Data as of October 9, 2026

Recorded votes

Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.

  1. House · · Roll call 134

    As recorded

    Question
    On Passage
    Result:
    Passed
    215
    Nay
    202
    0
    13

    Republicans 209 yes, 1 no, 7 not voting · Democrats 5 yes, 201 no, 6 not voting · Independent 1 yes

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  2. House · · Roll call 133

    As recorded

    Question
    On
    Result:
    Failed
    203
    Nay
    214
    0
    13

    Republicans 212 no, 5 not voting · Democrats 203 yes, 1 no, 8 not voting · Independent 1 no

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