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Better Use of Light Bulbs Act

Introduced: January 19, 2011 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Feb 1, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Jan 6, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Jan 5, 2011
Referred 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.
Jan 5, 2011
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now February 1, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 2417 Related bill Better Use of Light Bulbs Act
  • S 395 Identical bill Better Use of Light Bulbs Act
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 33
All 33 Republican 12
Rokita, Todd
· Jun 15, 2011
 R
Smith, Adrian
Nebraska · Jun 2, 2011
 R
Griffith, H. Morgan
Virginia · Jun 1, 2011
HERGER, WALLY
· May 26, 2011
MCKEON, HOWARD
· May 26, 2011
Noem, Kristi
· May 26, 2011
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · May 26, 2011
 R
Turner, Michael R.
Ohio · May 26, 2011
 R
Capito, Shelley Moore
West Virginia · Mar 17, 2011
Farenthold, Blake
· Mar 9, 2011
Franks, Trent
· Mar 9, 2011
 R
Harris, Andy
Maryland · Mar 9, 2011
Hultgren, Randy
· Mar 9, 2011
Pearce, Stevan
· Mar 9, 2011
Poe, Ted
· Mar 9, 2011
Schmidt, Jean
· Mar 9, 2011
 R
Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Mar 9, 2011
Yoder, Kevin
· Mar 9, 2011
GOODLATTE, ROBERT
· Mar 1, 2011
Murphy, Tim
· Mar 1, 2011
SENSENBRENNER, F.
· Mar 1, 2011
DUNCAN, JOHN
· Feb 10, 2011
HOLDEN, TIM
· Feb 10, 2011
McCotter, Thaddeus
· Jan 19, 2011
 R
Thompson, Glenn
Pennsylvania · Jan 19, 2011
Woodall, Rob
· Jan 19, 2011
AKIN, W.
· Jan 5, 2011
Bishop, Rob
· Jan 5, 2011
 R
Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Jan 5, 2011
 R
Lummis, Cynthia M.
Wyoming · Jan 5, 2011
 R
McClintock, Tom
California · Jan 5, 2011
 R
Scalise, Steve
Louisiana · Jan 5, 2011
STEARNS, CLIFF
· Jan 5, 2011
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 91: Better Use of Light Bulbs Act. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-91/
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"H.R. 91: Better Use of Light Bulbs Act." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-91/.
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