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S 442 — BRIGHT Act

Last action — Became Public Law No: 117-202.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 25, 2021. Enacted.

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Bill Text

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55 added · 51 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment removed specific references in the introductory lines and streamlined the language regarding the bill's intention. Additionally, it maintains the requirement for the Administrator of General Services to provide guidance on improving the efficiency of lighting systems for state, local, and Tribal entities. This change to the text clarifies the focus on providing information without altering the substantive obligations for procurement of energy-efficient lighting systems.

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[Congressional Bills 117th Congress] [From the U.S.
[117th Congress Public Law 202] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [S.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 2223]] BULB REPLACEMENT IMPROVING GOVERNMENT WITH HIGH-EFFICIENCY TECHNOLOGY ACT [[Page 136 STAT.
442 Engrossed in Senate (ES)] <DOC> 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
2224]] Public Law 117-202 117th Congress An Act To amend title 40, United States Code, to require the Administrator of General Services to procure the most life-cycle cost effective and energy efficient lighting products and to issue guidance on the efficiency, effectiveness, and economy of those products, and for other purposes.
442 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To amend title 40, United States Code, to require the Administrator of General Services to procure the most life-cycle cost effective and energy efficient lighting products and to issue guidance on the efficiency, effectiveness, and economy of those products, and for other purposes.
<<NOTE:
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
Oct.
17, 2022 - [S.
442]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE:
Bulb Replacement Improving Government with High-efficiency Technology Act.>> SECTION <<NOTE:
40 USC 101 note.>> 1.
2.
<<NOTE:
40 USC 3313 note.>> 2.
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General Services shall-- (1) issue guidance to Federal agencies for the procurement and use of the most life-cycle cost effective and energy efficient lighting systems (as determined in accordance with section 3313 of title 40, United States Code) to increase the efficiency, effectiveness, and economy of the Federal Government;
Not <<NOTE:
Deadline.>> later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General Services shall-- (1) issue guidance to Federal agencies for the procurement and use of the most life-cycle cost effective and energy efficient lighting systems (as determined in accordance with section 3313 of title 40, United States Code) to increase the efficiency, effectiveness, and economy of the Federal Government;
``(2) Lighting system.--The term `lighting system' means the elements required to maintain a desired light level, including lamps, light fixtures, fixture distribution, sensors and control technologies, interior design elements, and daylighting sources.
``(2) Lighting system.--The term `lighting system' means the elements required to maintain a desired light level, [[Page 136 STAT.
2225]] including lamps, light fixtures, fixture distribution, sensors and control technologies, interior design elements, and daylighting sources.
and ``(B) ensure that procurements after the date of enactment of the BRIGHT Act of lighting systems or the individual components of lighting systems maximize life-cycle cost effectiveness and energy efficiency.
and ``(B) ensure that procurements after the date of enactment of the BRIGHT Act of lighting systems or the individual components of lighting systems maximize life- cycle cost effectiveness and energy efficiency.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 33 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section and inserting the following:
[[Page 136 STAT.
2226]] (b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 33 of title 40, United States Code, <<NOTE:
40 USC 3301 prec.>> is amended by striking the item relating to section 3313 and inserting the following:
Passed the Senate March 30, 2022.
Approved October 17, 2022.
Attest:
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S.
Secretary.
442:
117th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- SENATE REPORTS:
442 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To amend title 40, United States Code, to require the Administrator of General Services to procure the most life-cycle cost effective and energy efficient lighting products and to issue guidance on the efficiency, effectiveness, and economy of those products, and for other purposes.
No.
117-80 (Comm.
on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol.
168 (2022):
Mar.
30, considered and passed Senate.
Sept.
13, 14, considered and passed House.
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Action History

  1. Presented to President.

  2. Presented to President.

  3. Signed by President.

  4. Signed by President.

  5. Became Public Law No: 117-202.

  6. Became Public Law No: 117-202.

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

  8. 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).

  9. 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)

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

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

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

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

  14. 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.

  15. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Received in the House.

  17. Held at the desk.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  24. Introduced in Senate

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

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S 442 is sponsored by Peters, Gary C. (Democratic).
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