HR 1876 · 111th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Military LEEDs Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-04-02· Sponsored by Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.(2009-04-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Military LEEDs Act of 2009 - Requires the Secretary of Defense, for each military construction or housing project authorized after FY2009, to incorporate the design criteria promulgated in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System, as developed by the United States Green Building Council, to achieve not less than the silver standard. Directs the Secretary of the military department concerned, in designing any new facilities, to consider the use of sustainable construction materials. Requires military construction renewable energy goals to include specific goals to increase the use of renewable energy sources on all military installations in the United States and overseas.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican