BRIGHT Act
Summary
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Apr 28, 2022
Last action Dec 8, 2022
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Amendments
1
Dec 8, 2022
Lower · Passed
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-610.
lower
Jul 20, 2022
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 4.
lower
Jul 20, 2022
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
lower
Jul 20, 2022
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.
lower
Apr 29, 2022
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
lower
Apr 28, 2022
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
lower
Apr 28, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dina Titus
DDemocratic
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