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S 4819 United States Senate · 117th Congress

Lead by Example Act of 2022

Summary
Lead by Example Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency to set all thermostats in their respective headquarters to at least 78 degrees Fahrenheit when air conditioning is being used.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires higher thermostat settings in federal buildings, reducing energy consumption for cooling. Directly promotes energy efficiency as a core energy policy measure.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires higher thermostat settings in federal buildings to reduce energy consumption, lowering emissions from government operations.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Sep 2022
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Introduced Sep 12, 2022 Last action Sep 12, 2022
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Sep 12, 2022
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Sep 12, 2022
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