H.R. 7636 · 117th Congress · House

BRIGHT Act

Active· Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 441.
Introduced
Apr 28, 22
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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.

Previous Versions

00Apr 28, 2022

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.

Action Timeline

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  1. DEC 08, 2022Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-610.

    117Yea
    610Nay
    0NV
  2. DEC 08, 2022Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-610.

    117Yea
    610Nay
    0NV
  3. DEC 08, 2022Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 441.

  4. JUL 20, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.

  5. JUL 20, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  6. JUL 20, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 4.

    49Yea
    4Nay
    0NV
  7. APR 29, 2022Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

  8. APR 28, 2022IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  9. APR 28, 2022IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  10. APR 28, 2022IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Committees

5

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Referred: Dec 8, 2022

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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Referred: Jul 20, 2022

Active

Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

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Referred: Jul 20, 2022

Active

Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

hspw13

Referred: Apr 29, 2022

Active

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Referred: Apr 28, 2022

Active