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National Security Resiliency and Sustainability Act of 2020

2/9/2022, 1:42 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 7417

National Security Resiliency and Sustainability Act of 2020

This bill, for FY2021 and any subsequent fiscal year, directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to improve its energy efficiency, including by reducing energy intensity in DOD buildings by 2.5% annually through the end of FY2027. It also adds requirements relating to clean energy including that electric energy and thermal energy in DOD buildings are comprised of clean energy.

DOD must develop, implement, and annually update an integrated Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan for each of FY2021-FY2040.

Current Status of Bill HR 7417

Bill HR 7417 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 30, 2020. Bill HR 7417 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 30, 2020.  Bill HR 7417's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of June 30, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7417

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7417

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Alternative and renewable resources
- Congressional oversight
- Energy efficiency and conservation
- Environmental health
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Infrastructure development
- Public contracts and procurement
- Water use and supply

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7417

National Security Resiliency and Sustainability Act of 2020
To direct the Secretary of Defense to set sustainability goals for the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
National Security Resiliency and Sustainability Act of 2020

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