Better Use of Light Bulbs Act
Latest action · Feb 1, 2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJan 5, 2011
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Better Use of Light Bulbs Act - Repeals provisions of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 concerning lighting energy efficiency, including provisions that: (1) prescribe energy efficiency standards for general service incandescent lamps, rough service lamps, and other designated lamps; (2) direct the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to conduct and report to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on an annual assessment of the market for general service lamps and compact fluorescent lamps; (3) direct the Secretary to carry out a proactive national program of consumer awareness, information, and education about lamp labels and energy-efficient lighting choices; (4) prohibit a manufacturer, distributor, retailer, or private labeler from distributing in commerce specified adapters for incandescent lamps; (5) authorize the Secretary to carry out a lighting technology research and development program; (6) set forth minimum energy efficiency standards for incandescent reflector lamps; (7) set forth requirements for the use of energy efficient lighting fixtures and bulbs in public building construction, alteration, and acquisition; and (8) require metal halide lamp fixtures and energy efficiency labeling for designated consumer electronic products to be included within the Energy Policy and Conservation Act's (EPCA) regulatory oversight.
Provides that EPCA shall be applied and administered as if such provisions had not been enacted.
Cosponsors 70
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jan 5, 2011 to Jun 24, 2011, with 13 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-NY | Ann Marie Buerkle | Original | Jan 5, 2011 |
| R-FL | Cliff Stearns | Original | Jan 5, 2011 |
| R-WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | Original | Jan 5, 2011 |
| R-IN | Dan Burton | Original | Jan 5, 2011 |
| R-NC | Howard Coble | Original | Jan 5, 2011 |
| R-TN | Marsha Blackburn | Original | Jan 5, 2011 |
| R-TX | Michael C. Burgess | Original | Jan 5, 2011 |
| R-GA | Paul C. Broun | Original | Jan 5, 2011 |
| R-UT | Rob Bishop | Original | Jan 5, 2011 |
| R-TX | Ron Paul | Original | Jan 5, 2011 |
| R-LA | Steve Scalise | Original | Jan 5, 2011 |
| R-CA | Tom McClintock | Original | Jan 5, 2011 |
| R-MO | W. Todd Akin | Original | Jan 5, 2011 |
| R-TX | Bill Flores | Jan 19, 2011 | |
| R-AK | Don Young | Jan 19, 2011 |
Actions 4
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Feb 1, 2011Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
- Jan 6, 2011Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
- Jan 5, 2011Introduced in House
- Jan 5, 2011Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Related bills 2
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 395 | Better Use of Light Bulbs Act | Identical bill | Mar 10, 2011 |
| HR 2417 | Better Use of Light Bulbs Act | Related bill | Jul 12, 2011 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Energy.
- Alternative and renewable resources
- Consumer affairs
- Energy
- Energy efficiency and conservation
- Energy research
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Lighting, heating, cooling
- Research administration and funding
- Research and development
- Technology transfer and commercialization
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jan 5, 2011Introduced in House
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