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Federal Building Clean Jobs Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2060| House 
| Updated: 6/16/2021
John P. Sarbanes

John P. Sarbanes

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (24)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)
Committees (10)
• Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee• Homeland Security Committee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee• Energy Subcommittee• Veterans' Affairs Committee• Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee• Armed Services Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Federal Building Clean Jobs Act of 2021 This bill establishes additional energy-efficiency requirements and programs for federal buildings, with a particular focus on reducing energy and water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030 through partnerships with the private sector. Specifically, the bill requires federal agencies to reduce the following for their facilities by FY2030: average building energy intensity (by at least 25%, relative to FY2018); average potable water consumption intensity (by 54%, relative to FY2007); industrial, landscaping, and agricultural water consumption (by 20%, relative to FY2018); and specified categories of greenhouse gas emissions (by at least 40%, relative to FY2018). Federal agencies must also implement retrofit projects that reduce the energy consumption of their facilities by at least 35%. Additionally, the General Services Administration, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Veterans Affairs must develop plans that ensure that at least 50% of certain facilities offer zero-emission vehicle charging or fueling by December 31, 2030. The bill directs agencies to work with the private sector through partnerships and financing opportunities in order to implement the bill's requirements. The bill also makes several other changes relating to federal building standards and related authorities, including (1) requiring lessors (i.e., property owners) to disclose data on the utility consumption of leased spaces; (2) requiring federal agencies to assess and mitigate area flood risks, based on climate science; and (3) authorizing long-term contracts for federal purchases of renewable energy.
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Timeline
Mar 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Reform, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, and Homeland Security, 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.
Mar 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Mar 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Mar 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
Jun 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
  • March 18, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Reform, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, and Homeland Security, 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.


  • March 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.


  • March 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • March 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.


  • June 16, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1033: Renewable Energy Certainty Act
  • S 117-832: GREEN Building Jobs Act of 2021
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesBuilding constructionClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental healthFloods and storm protectionGeneral Services AdministrationGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment information and archivesHealth facilities and institutionsHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesLand use and conservationPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationSolid waste and recyclingVeterans' medical careWater qualityWater use and supply

Federal Building Clean Jobs Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2060| House 
| Updated: 6/16/2021
Federal Building Clean Jobs Act of 2021 This bill establishes additional energy-efficiency requirements and programs for federal buildings, with a particular focus on reducing energy and water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030 through partnerships with the private sector. Specifically, the bill requires federal agencies to reduce the following for their facilities by FY2030: average building energy intensity (by at least 25%, relative to FY2018); average potable water consumption intensity (by 54%, relative to FY2007); industrial, landscaping, and agricultural water consumption (by 20%, relative to FY2018); and specified categories of greenhouse gas emissions (by at least 40%, relative to FY2018). Federal agencies must also implement retrofit projects that reduce the energy consumption of their facilities by at least 35%. Additionally, the General Services Administration, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Veterans Affairs must develop plans that ensure that at least 50% of certain facilities offer zero-emission vehicle charging or fueling by December 31, 2030. The bill directs agencies to work with the private sector through partnerships and financing opportunities in order to implement the bill's requirements. The bill also makes several other changes relating to federal building standards and related authorities, including (1) requiring lessors (i.e., property owners) to disclose data on the utility consumption of leased spaces; (2) requiring federal agencies to assess and mitigate area flood risks, based on climate science; and (3) authorizing long-term contracts for federal purchases of renewable energy.
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Timeline
Mar 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Reform, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, and Homeland Security, 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.
Mar 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Mar 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Mar 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
Jun 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
  • March 18, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Reform, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, and Homeland Security, 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.


  • March 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.


  • March 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • March 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.


  • June 16, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
John P. Sarbanes

John P. Sarbanes

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (24)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)
Committees (10)
• Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee• Homeland Security Committee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee• Energy Subcommittee• Veterans' Affairs Committee• Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee• Armed Services Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1033: Renewable Energy Certainty Act
  • S 117-832: GREEN Building Jobs Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesBuilding constructionClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental healthFloods and storm protectionGeneral Services AdministrationGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment information and archivesHealth facilities and institutionsHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesLand use and conservationPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationSolid waste and recyclingVeterans' medical careWater qualityWater use and supply