Federal agencies would no longer have to follow one set of energy-saving rules for federal buildings. The bill also removes related references in older green-building laws. It does not replace those rules with new ones.
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Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Latest action on H.R. 4690: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects federal agencies that build, own, or renovate federal buildings. It also affects contractors, architects, engineers, and designers who work on those projects. The practical impact is that they may have fewer federal energy rules to meet, but they may also face less clear direction on what standard to use instead.
Why this matters: Federal buildings use a large amount of energy, so changing their rules can affect future energy bills and building design. This bill could give agencies more flexibility when they build or renovate. It could also reduce the push for lower energy use in federal facilities. The bill does not spell out what happens next, so the final impact depends on other rules and policies.
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Officially: Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act
Federal agencies would no longer have to follow one set of energy-saving rules for federal buildings. The bill also removes related references in older green-building laws. It does not replace those rules with new ones.
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Where it stands
Sitting in Environment and Public Works
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (4/27/2026)
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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