The House last week passed the Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act (H.R. 4690), legislation NEFI has actively supported. Introduced by Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-NY), the bill repeals Section 433 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, a mandate that would have prohibited the use of fossil fuels in all new and substantially renovated federal buildings by 2030, regardless of energy efficiency, cost-effectiveness, or operational reliability.

NEFI submitted a letter of support to Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries ahead of the vote, arguing that federal building managers deserve the flexibility to select the most appropriate and resilient energy solution for each facility. Rigid, fuel-specific mandates foreclose proven, lower-cost options. Such options include high-efficiency systems paired with renewable fuels such as Bioheat® Fuel, renewable diesel, and renewable propane, that can deliver meaningful emissions reductions without costly infrastructure overhauls.

NEFI was joined in its support by a coalition of energy and contractor associations, including the American Gas Association, the National Propane Gas Association, and the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association.

The bill now moves to the Senate.

For more information contact NEFI Manager of Government Affairs Liam Dotson at liam.dotson@nefi.com.