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H.R. 7636 117th Congress House

BRIGHT Act

Official title: To amend title 40, United States Code, to require the Administrator of General Services to procure the most life-cycle cost effective and energy efficient ligh… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend title 40, United States Code, to require the Administrator of General Services to procure the most life-cycle cost effective and energy efficient lighting products and to issue guidance on the efficiency, effectiveness, and economy of those products, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 28, 2022 Introduced by: Dina Titus Democratic · Nevada See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Building constructionCongressional oversightEnergy efficiency and conservationFederal-Indian relations
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 8, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 441.
Dec 8, 2022
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-610.
Jul 20, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 4.
Jul 20, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 20, 2022
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.
Apr 29, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Apr 28, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Apr 28, 2022
Introduced in House
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 Latest action December 8, 2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 441.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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

This bill 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 bill, 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 bill also specifically establishes requirements relating to the procurement of such lighting systems and modifies other requirements accordingly.

The bill 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.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7636: BRIGHT Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-7636/
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