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Public Buildings Funding: Schools, Hospitals, Safety

This act aims to facilitate the financing of renovations and construction of essential public buildings, including schools, hospitals, and public safety facilities. This enables local governments to secure funds for infrastructure improvements, directly enhancing the quality of services available to citizens without increasing tax burdens.
Key points
Allows tax-exempt financing for the construction and renovation of schools, colleges, libraries, courts, hospitals, healthcare facilities, and public safety facilities (police, fire, ambulance).
Establishes a national limit of $5 billion for this type of financing, meaning not all projects will receive support.
Excludes financing for recreational, entertainment, or retail facilities like golf courses, casinos, or sports stadiums.
Requires entities receiving funds for construction to comply with prevailing wage and labor standards (Davis-Bacon Act).
Ensures projects will not result in a net loss of jobs, benefiting local communities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_1396
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Process start date: 2021-02-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Public Buildings Renewal Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1396.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Allows tax-exempt financing for the construction and renovation of schools, colleges, libraries, courts, hospitals, healthcare facilities, and public safety facilities (police, fire, ambulance).
  • Establishes a national limit of $5 billion for this type of financing, meaning not all projects will receive support.
  • Excludes financing for recreational, entertainment, or retail facilities like golf courses, casinos, or sports stadiums.
  • Requires entities receiving funds for construction to comply with prevailing wage and labor standards (Davis-Bacon Act).
  • Ensures projects will not result in a net loss of jobs, benefiting local communities.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Public Investments Education Health