HR4690

HR4690, titled the "Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act," was introduced in the House on July 23, 2025, and is currently active, having been placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 413, on February 4, 2026. The bill proposes to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act by repealing specific federal building energy efficiency performance standards that mandate the phase-out of fossil fuel use in new and renovated federal buildings by fiscal year 2030. The Department of Energy would be directed to implement standards as if these phase-out requirements had never existed until revised standards are issued. Additionally, the bill specifies that green building certification systems cannot prohibit federal buildings from obtaining certification solely based on fossil fuel consumption. This bill does not authorize or appropriate any direct funding. Instead, its mechanism is regulatory relief, removing existing mandates. The financial impact would stem from changes in procurement practices for federal building construction and renovation. By repealing the fossil fuel phase-out, the bill would reduce the incentive for federal agencies to invest in renewable energy systems, advanced energy-efficient HVAC, and other technologies designed to minimize fossil fuel consumption in buildings. This could shift federal procurement away from companies specializing in these areas. Structural winners, if this bill were to pass, would include traditional energy providers and companies involved in the construction and maintenance of federal buildings using conventional energy sources. Conversely, companies focused on renewable energy solutions, advanced energy efficiency technologies, and green building materials could see reduced demand from the federal government. As no specific market data is provided, it is not possible to cite specific stock price movements. The competitive landscape for federal building contracts would see less emphasis on fossil fuel reduction, potentially benefiting firms with established conventional infrastructure solutions. Legislatively, the bill has seen recent activity, including being ordered to be Reported by the House on December 3, 2025, and placed on the Union Calendar on February 4, 2026. This indicates momentum within the House. The next steps would involve a vote on the House floor. If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate for consideration. The presence of a related bill, HRES1189, providing for its consideration, further suggests active progress in the House.