Federal Bird Safe Buildings Act of 2023

The Federal Bird Safe Buildings Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 3781, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at reducing bird collisions with buildings. The bill requires all new or significantly renovated federal buildings to incorporate bird-safe building materials and design features to prevent bird strikes.

Specifically, the bill mandates that federal buildings use bird-safe materials on all exterior surfaces that are at least 40% transparent, such as glass. Additionally, buildings must incorporate design features such as bird-safe glass treatments, patterns, or screens to make windows more visible to birds and prevent collisions.

The Federal Bird Safe Buildings Act of 2023 also requires federal agencies to develop and implement bird collision monitoring and reporting programs to track bird strikes on federal buildings. This data will be used to assess the effectiveness of bird-safe building measures and inform future conservation efforts. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to protect migratory birds and other avian species from unnecessary harm caused by collisions with buildings, while also promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly building practices within the federal government.