The Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act (H.R. 4690) aims to repeal existing energy efficiency standards for new federal buildings and those undergoing major renovations. These standards previously required a phase-out of fossil fuel use by 2030. The bill instructs the Department of Energy to treat these standards as if the phase-out never existed until new regulations are established. Additionally, the bill ensures that federal buildings can still achieve green building certifications even if they use fossil fuels.
Supporters of the Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act argue that it provides flexibility for federal buildings in meeting energy efficiency standards. They claim that the bill allows for a more balanced approach to energy use and infrastructure development, potentially reducing costs and administrative burdens associated with the phase-out of fossil fuels.
Critics of the bill express concern that repealing the phase-out of fossil fuels undermines efforts to combat climate change and transition to renewable energy sources. They argue that maintaining fossil fuel consumption in federal buildings contradicts broader environmental goals and may hinder progress towards sustainability.
After a thorough analysis of the bill H.R. 4690: Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act and its sponsor, Nicholas Langworthy, we found no direct overlaps between the sponsor's top donor industries and the bill's subject matter. This indicates a low risk of conflict of interest. However, it's important to note that lobbying activity in this bill's policy area is present. Several organizations, including I AM BOUNDLESS INC and HRP GROUP, LLC, have spent significant amounts ($20,000 and $60,000 respectively) on lobbying. While these expenditures don't directly link to the sponsor's donors, they represent a financial interest in the bill's policy area. Voters should be aware of these interests, but it's also crucial to understand that lobbying is a common part of the legislative process and doesn't necessarily indicate a conflict of interest.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN COLLEGE OF GASTROENTEROLOGY | AMERICAN COLLEGE OF GASTROENTEROLOGY | $67,545 |
| HRP GROUP, LLC | BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | $60,000 |
| ETSY | PUBLIC PRIVATE STRATEGIES | $45,000 |
| REVVITY, INC. | REVVITY, INC. | $35,000 |
| I AM BOUNDLESS INC | ROBERTI GLOBAL (F/K/A ROBERTI WHITE, LLC) | $20,000 |
| AMERICARBON | SUNDAY CREEK HORIZONS, LLC | $20,000 |
| FIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS | FIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS | undisclosed |
| BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP OBO MEDEXPERT INTERNATIONAL, INC. | NET CENTRIC ALLIANCE LLC | undisclosed |
| BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP OBO INVACARE AMERICA | NET CENTRIC ALLIANCE LLC | undisclosed |
| BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP OBO EPTURA, INC. | NET CENTRIC ALLIANCE LLC | undisclosed |
| BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP OBO WELLHIVE | NET CENTRIC ALLIANCE LLC | undisclosed |
| JUVENILE PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (JPMA) | ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS | undisclosed |
| BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP OBO BEEP, INC. | NET CENTRIC ALLIANCE LLC | undisclosed |
| BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP OBO BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS,INC | NET CENTRIC ALLIANCE LLC | undisclosed |
| TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026