SENATE 442117th CongressBecame Public Law No: 117-202.

BRIGHT Act

Last Action: 10/17/2022

Actions

2022-10-17Became Public Law No: 117-202.
2022-10-17Became Public Law No: 117-202.
2022-10-17Signed by President.
2022-10-17Signed by President.
2022-10-17Presented to President.
2022-10-17Presented to President.
2022-09-14Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2022-09-14On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 347 - 78 (Roll no. 430). (text: 9/13/2022 CR H7759-7760)
2022-09-14Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 347 - 78 (Roll no. 430).
2022-09-14Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7824-7825)
2022-09-13At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2022-09-13DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 442.
2022-09-13Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7759-7760)
2022-09-13Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2022-03-31Held at the desk.

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CRS Summary

As of 2022-10-17 (49)

Bulb Replacement Improving Government with High-efficiency Technology Act or the BRIGHT Act

This act expands requirements relating to the procurement and use of energy-efficient lighting in federal buildings.

Under current law, public buildings that are constructed or managed by the General Services Administration (GSA) must be equipped with energy-efficient light bulbs and fixtures. Under the act, buildings must be equipped with the most life-cycle cost effective and energy-efficient lighting systems available, including with respect to sensors, fixture distribution, and other elements. The act also specifically establishes requirements relating to the procurement of such lighting systems and modifies other requirements accordingly.

The act also requires the GSA to provide information to federal, state, local, and tribal entities about procuring and using such lighting systems in furtherance of governmental efficiency.

Cosponsors (1)

Ron Johnson (R-WI)

Subjects

Building construction
Congressional oversight
Energy efficiency and conservation
Federal-Indian relations
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government information and archives
Intergovernmental relations
Lighting, heating, cooling
Public contracts and procurement
State and local government operations

Became law: Pub. L. 117-202

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