Building Native Habitats at Federal Facilities Act
This bill requires U.S. federal agencies to prioritize native plants over non-native plants in landscape projects at federal facilities (like government buildings, military bases, and national parks). It mandates agencies to consider environmental benefits - such as supporting pollinators, reducing water use, and preventing soil erosion - when making planting decisions. Agencies must update design standards within 270 days and include these requirements in all relevant contracts. The Council on Environmental Quality will provide implementation guidance and publish biennial reports on native plant usage across federal projects.
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Introduction
Dec 2023
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Introduced Dec 14, 2023
Last action Dec 14, 2023
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Dec 14, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Dec 14, 2023
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1 primary · 18 co-sponsors
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Mikie Sherrill
DDemocratic
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Andrew R. Garbarino
RRepublican
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Bill Pascrell, Jr.
DDemocratic
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Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
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Chellie Pingree
DDemocratic
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David P. Joyce
RRepublican
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
Co
James P. McGovern
DDemocratic
Co
Jared Huffman
DDemocratic
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Jason Crow
DDemocratic
Co
Jill N. Tokuda
DDemocratic
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