Federal government commits to 100% renewable energy by 2050
H.R. 3431 — Green Energy for Federal Buildings Act · Filed by Julia Brownley (D-CA) · Introduced May 15, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill amends federal law to require the U.S. government to purchase 100% renewable energy for its buildings and operations by 2050, with interim targets of 35% by 2030, 75% by 2040, and 100% by 2050. The bill prioritizes renewable energy produced on-site at federal facilities, on federal lands, or on Indian lands, subject to economic feasibility and technical practicality.
Why we flagged it
The bill's core mechanism is a straightforward mandate requiring the federal government to increase renewable-energy procurement on a fixed schedule, with interim targets leading to 100% renewable energy by 2050. It is a climate-policy measure, not a subsidy, carve-out, or commemorative provision.
What the text implies
- The bill's feasibility clause ('to the maximum extent economically feasible and technically practicable') may allow the federal government to delay or reduce renewable-energy purchases if costs rise or supply constraints emerge, creating a potential loophole.
- Prioritizing on-site and federal-land renewable energy may increase upfront capital costs for federal facilities, potentially diverting funds from other federal programs unless appropriations are increased.
- The mandate may accelerate consolidation in the renewable-energy sector as federal procurement becomes a major buyer, potentially favoring large developers over smaller competitors.
Section numbers refer to the bill text the analysis read — linked under Primary records below.
Who it affects
Citizens benefit from reduced federal greenhouse-gas emissions, lower long-term energy costs for taxpayers as renewable energy prices decline, and increased demand for renewable energy infrastructure that creates jobs and drives innovation. The bill imposes no direct costs on individuals and aligns federal procurement with climate goals.
Who stands to gain
- renewable energy developers and manufacturers
- solar and wind equipment suppliers
- energy storage companies
- grid modernization contractors
Named in the bill
U.S. Federal Government, Department of Energy, Energy Policy Act of 2005, Energy Policy Act of 1992, Indian tribes and tribal lands
Where it stands
- May 15, 2025 — Introduced · Congress.gov: “Introduced in House”
- May 15, 2025 — Referred to House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · Congress.gov: “Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform”
Dates and quoted wording are Congress.gov's action record; the timeline shows status changes, not every procedural step.
How this was measured
Analysis — Quorum's AI read the bill text published by Congress.gov (984 characters) on May 21, 2026. Section numbers in the findings refer to that text, linked below; transparency and hidden-provision scores are compared against the median of 16,222 analysed bills.
Status and sponsors — Congress.gov's bill record — actions, committee referrals and cosponsors — loaded nightly. The timeline shows status changes, not every procedural action.
As of — page rendered 2026-10-20.
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