HR 4690
119th Congress
House
Energy
Building construction
Energy efficiency and conservation
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Performance measurement
Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act
Introduced: July 23, 2025
Introduced by:
Langworthy, Nicholas A.
Republican
· New York
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Passed House
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To President
Became law
Apr 27, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Apr 22, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1189. (consideration: CR H3057-3061)
Apr 22, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 22, 2026
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 202 (Roll no. 134). (text: CR H3057)
Apr 22, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 202 (Roll no. 134).
Apr 22, 2026
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 214 (Roll no. 133).
Apr 22, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3062-3064)
Apr 22, 2026
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 4690, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Sykes demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Apr 22, 2026
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Apr 22, 2026
Mrs. Sykes moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (CR H3061)
Apr 22, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 22, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4690.
Apr 22, 2026
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897 and H.R. 5587. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 4690, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587.
Apr 20, 2026
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1189 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897 and H.R. 5587. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 4690, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587.
Feb 4, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 413.
Feb 4, 2026
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Feb 4, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-483, Part I.
Dec 3, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 21.
Dec 3, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 19, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 14.
Nov 19, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 24, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | House · vote #134 | On Passage | Passed | 215–202 | See who voted → |
| Apr 22, 2026 | House · vote #133 | On Motion to Recommit | Failed | 203–214 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act
This bill repeals certain energy efficiency performance standards for new federal buildings and federal buildings undergoing major renovations. Specifically, the bill repeals the performance standards that phase out fossil fuel use in such buildings by FY2030.
The bill directs the Department of Energy to implement the standards as though such phase-out requirements had never taken effect until it issues regulations with revised performance standards.
The bill also specifies that certain systems that certify green buildings may not prohibit federal buildings from obtaining a certification as a green building or high-performance green building solely based on direct or indirect consumption of fossil fuels.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.