US HB91 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 69-1)
Status: Introduced on January 5 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-02-01 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Energy and Power Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 5 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-02-01 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Energy and Power Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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) sets 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.
Title
Better Use of Light Bulbs Act
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-02-01 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. |
| 2011-01-06 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. |
| 2011-01-05 | House | Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure |
| 2011-01-05 | House | Referred to House Energy and Commerce |
| 2011-01-05 | House | 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. |
Same As/Similar To
SB395 (Same As) 2011-03-10 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
HB2417 (Related) 2011-07-12 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HB2417 (Related) 2011-07-12 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Subjects
Alternative and renewable resources
Consumer affairs
Energy
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy research
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Lighting and heating
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Technology transfer and commercialization
Consumer affairs
Energy
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy research
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Lighting and heating
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Technology transfer and commercialization
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/91/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr91/BILLS-112hr91ih.pdf |
