Building Native Habitats at Federal Facilities Act

Requires Federal agencies to prioritize using native plants in landscaping for construction and maintenance projects, and to consider long‑term benefits like lower maintenance, water savings, and habitat value when choosing what to plant. Contractors working on these projects must follow the same priorities. The Council on Environmental Quality will issue guidance and publish public reports on how agencies are doing. Agencies must update their design standards and specifications to reflect these priorities on a set timeline.