S 442 117th Congress

BRIGHT Act

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 117-202.

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Sponsors

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

D — MI

Summary

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Vote Result

Passed House

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)

Actions

2022-10-17T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 117-202.

2022-10-17T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 117-202.

2022-10-17T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2022-10-17T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2022-10-17T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2022-10-17T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2022-09-14T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2022-09-14T00:00:00

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)

2022-09-14T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in House: 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).

2022-09-14T00:00:00

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7824-7825)

2022-09-13T00:00:00

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.

2022-09-13T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 442.

2022-09-13T00:00:00

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7759-7760)

2022-09-13T00:00:00

Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

2022-03-31T00:00:00

Held at the desk.

2022-03-31T00:00:00

Received in the House.

2022-03-31T00:00:00

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

2022-03-30T00:00:00

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1860; text: CR S1860-1861)

2022-03-30T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1860; text: CR S1860-1861)

2022-02-16T00:00:00

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 274.

2022-02-16T00:00:00

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-80.

2022-02-16T00:00:00

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-80.

2021-11-03T00:00:00

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

2021-02-25T00:00:00

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

2021-02-25T00:00:00

Introduced in Senate

Policy Areas

Government Operations and Politics

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