The Federal Bird Safe Buildings Act directs the General Services Administration (GSA) to incorporate bird-safe design features and practices into federal buildings to reduce bird collision deaths. Starting immediately, the GSA must apply these protective measures to all new federal buildings, acquired buildings, and buildings undergoing major facade renovations. The bill requires the GSA to create a comprehensive design guide covering construction features, operational practices like lighting adjustments, and best practices developed with input from bird conservation experts and environmental organizations. Historic buildings, the White House, Supreme Court, and Capitol are exempt from these requirements. Beginning October 1 of each fiscal year, the GSA must report to Congress on its compliance with these standards and provide assessments of bird fatality reduction efforts across federal agencies—though the legislation does not specify dedicated funding for these initiatives.
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