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House Passes Bird-Safe Buildings Act
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 919 – Bird-Safe Buildings Act yesterday as part of the Invest in America Act. This bipartisan bill, sponsored by Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.), requires that public buildings being constructed, acquired or altered significantly … Continue reading
Bird-Safe Buildings Act Reintroduced in Congress
Millions of birds die in the U.S. each year due to collisions with glass throughout the built environment. This phenomenon is not exclusive to skyscrapers; windows or any size can cause collisions, especially if they reflect large amounts of vegetation … Continue reading
Bird-Friendly Bill Introduced in Senate
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the Federal Bird-Safe Buildings Act of 2017 to the U.S. Senate in early October 2017. The bill would require federal buildings to use bird-friendly glass to mitigate bird deaths. This contrasts with the Trump administration’s … Continue reading
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