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HR 5112 111th Congress House Government Operations and Politics Energy efficiency and conservation Government buildings, facilities, and property Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Performance measurement Water use and supply Worker safety and health

Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act of 2010

Introduced: April 22, 2010 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 30, 2010
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 394.
Nov 30, 2010
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 111-662.
Jul 29, 2010
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 29, 2010
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 29, 2010
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.
Apr 23, 2010
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Apr 22, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Apr 22, 2010
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act of 2010 - Directs the Administrator of General Services (GSA) to: (1) identify, annually, the core competencies necessary for federal personnel performing building operations and maintenance, energy management, safety, and design functions to comply with requirements under federal law, including competencies relating to sustainability, water efficiency, electrical safety, and building performance measures; and (2) identify a course, certification, degree, license, or registration to demonstrate, and for ongoing training in, each core competency for the appropriate category of personnel. Requires individuals in each category to demonstrate each core competency identified for the category within one year.

Directs the Administrator: (1) to develop or identify comprehensive continuing education courses to ensure the operation of federal buildings in accordance with industry best practices and standards; and (2) and the Secretary of Energy to develop, annually, a recommended curriculum relating to facility management and the operation of high-performance buildings.

Makes training requirements under this Act applicable to non-federal personnel performing building operations and maintenance, energy management, safety, and design functions under contract with a federal agency. Requires a contractor to provide training to, and certify the demonstration of core competencies for, non-federal personnel in a manner that is approved by the Administrator.

What's happening now November 30, 2010

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 394.

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