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Green Energy for Federal Buildings Act

USA116th CongressHR-5142| House 
| Updated: 11/21/2019
Julia Brownley

Julia Brownley

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Green Energy for Federal Buildings Act This bill requires the federal government to increase the amount of renewable energy it consumes to 35% of its total electricity share by 2030, 75% by 2040, and 100% by 2050. In carrying out the requirement, the Department of Energy must seek to ensure that the federal government consumes renewable energy produced on-site at federal facilities, on federal lands, or on Native American lands.
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Timeline
Nov 18, 2019
Introduced in House
Nov 18, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Nov 21, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9126)
  • November 18, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • November 18, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • November 21, 2019
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9126)

Energy

Alternative and renewable resourcesEnergy efficiency and conservationEnvironmental technologyFederal-Indian relationsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyPublic contracts and procurement

Green Energy for Federal Buildings Act

USA116th CongressHR-5142| House 
| Updated: 11/21/2019
Green Energy for Federal Buildings Act This bill requires the federal government to increase the amount of renewable energy it consumes to 35% of its total electricity share by 2030, 75% by 2040, and 100% by 2050. In carrying out the requirement, the Department of Energy must seek to ensure that the federal government consumes renewable energy produced on-site at federal facilities, on federal lands, or on Native American lands.
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Timeline
Nov 18, 2019
Introduced in House
Nov 18, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Nov 21, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9126)
  • November 18, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • November 18, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • November 21, 2019
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9126)
Julia Brownley

Julia Brownley

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesEnergy efficiency and conservationEnvironmental technologyFederal-Indian relationsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyPublic contracts and procurement