Green Energy for Federal Buildings Act

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9126)

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Nov 18, 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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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] · D–CA

Committees

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

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Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

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Nov 21, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9126)
Nov 18, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Nov 18, 2019
Introduced in House
Nov 18, 2019
Introduced in House

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HR 1327 · Green Energy for Federal Buildings Act

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