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BRIGHT Act

Introduced: February 25, 2021 Introduced by: Peters, Gary C. Democratic · Michigan See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 20 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 17, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-202.
Oct 17, 2022
Signed by President.
Oct 17, 2022
Presented to President.
Sep 14, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 14, 2022
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). (text: 9/13/2022 CR H7759-7760)
Sep 14, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7824-7825)
Sep 13, 2022
At 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.
Sep 13, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 442.
Sep 13, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7759-7760)
Sep 13, 2022
Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 31, 2022
Held at the desk.
Mar 31, 2022
Received in the House.
Mar 31, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 30, 2022
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1860; text: CR S1860-1861)
Mar 30, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1860; text: CR S1860-1861)
Feb 16, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 274.
Feb 16, 2022
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-80.
Nov 3, 2021
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Feb 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 14, 2022 House · vote #430 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 347–78 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now October 17, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-202.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 7636 Identical bill BRIGHT Act
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 Cosponsors 1
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Johnson, Ron
Wisconsin · Feb 25, 2021
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