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Chair of Senate Public Works Committee Sends a Strong Signal by Introducing Federal Building Efficiency Bill
On the first day of the 113th Congress, Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, sent a strong message about the committee’s focus by introducing several measures, including legislation aimed at promoting energy efficiency in federal buildings.