Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act

H.R. 4690, the Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act, would amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain federal building energy efficiency performance standards. Specifically, the bill would remove performance standards that currently apply to federal buildings and would eliminate requirements that federal agencies comply with these energy efficiency benchmarks. The bill also includes conforming amendments to remove references to these standards from the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.

If enacted, this legislation would significantly change how federal buildings are designed, constructed, and maintained. Federal agencies and contractors would no longer be required to meet the current energy efficiency standards for federal construction and renovation projects. This could potentially reduce compliance costs for federal agencies and contractors involved in building projects, though it may also affect energy consumption and sustainability practices in federal facilities.

The bill has been approved by the Committee on Energy and Commerce and is now eligible for a floor vote in the House. However, passage is not guaranteed, as most bills that reach this stage do not ultimately become law.