GSA expects the project to incorporate low embodied-carbon materials and sustainable building systems.  

Package slashes GSA federal buildings construction and freezes State Dept. embassy construction.

Estimated costs to cover the backlog of four agencies' deferred projects increased by about $22 billion between 2017 and 2022, according to a new U.S. Government Accountability Office report.

The program follows a smaller pilot effort initiated by GSA in May.

US agency program is just one of many under way that are designed to eliminate operational carbon in federal buildings by 2045.

The program focuses on 11 buildings projects, and is intended to reduce emissions associated with federal construction and promote wider adoption of environmental product declarations for building materials.

Largest allocation is $100M for the upgrade and expansion of a border station in Arizona.

The rule is designed to have an impact on energy use and operating costs of new and retrofitted federal buildings.

House puts off action on $1T infrastructure package as Biden unveils $1.9T framework that focuses on climate change, health and education.

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee includes the funds in its part of $3.5T reconciliation package.