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H.R. 2280 (114th)

Federal Bird-Safe Buildings Act of 2015

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Introduced

12 May 2015

Last action

13 May 2015 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

Sponsors

Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], H. Griffith, Raúl Grijalva, Paul Tonko, Gerald Connolly, Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19], JOHN CONYERS, RON KIND, Matt Cartwright, Jerry McNerney, Zoe Lofgren, Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], David Cicilline, Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], DAVID PRICE, Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD, Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], James McGovern, Anna Eshoo, Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Barbara Lee, Keith Ellison, Lee Zeldin, Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]

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12 August 2025

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Summary

Federal Bird-Safe Buildings Act of 2015 Requires each public building constructed, substantially altered, or acquired by the General Services Administration (GSA) to meet the following standards: at least 90% of the exposed facade material from ground level to 40 feet shall not be composed of glass or shall be composed of glass employing elements that preclude bird collisions without completely obscuring vision, ultraviolet (UV) patterned glass that contains UV-reflective or contrasting patterns that are visible to birds, patterns on glass designed in accordance with a rule that restricts horizontal spaces to less than 2 inches high and vertical spaces to less than 4 inches wide, opaque, etched, stained, frosted, or translucent glass, orany combination of these methods (modified glass); at least 60% of the exposed facade material above 40 feet shall meet such glass standard; there shall not be any transparent passageways or corners; all glass adjacent to atria or courtyards containing water features, plants, and other materials attractive to birds shall meet the modified glass standard; and outside lighting shall be appropriately shielded and minimized. Directs GSA to: (1) ensure that actual bird mortality is monitored at each public building; and (2) reduce exterior building and site lighting for each public building, where practicable. Exempts historic buildings of national significance, the White House and its grounds, the Supreme Court building and its grounds, or the U.S. Capitol and its related buildings and grounds.

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Timeline

  1. 12 May 2015

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 May 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 May 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 May 2015

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

    Source: Committee

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