S. 442 · 117th Congress · Senate

BRIGHT Act

Enacted· Became Public Law No: 117-202.
Introduced
Feb 25, 21
Passed Senate
Mar 30, 22
Passed House
Sep 14, 22
Sent to President
Oct 17, 22
Signed into Law
Oct 17, 22

Executive 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.

Previous Versions

53Sep 14, 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.

55Mar 30, 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.

25Feb 16, 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.

00Feb 25, 2021

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. OCT 17, 2022President

    Presented to President.

  2. OCT 17, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  3. OCT 17, 2022BecameLaw

    Signed by President.

  4. OCT 17, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  5. OCT 17, 2022BecameLaw

    Became Public Law No: 117-202.

    117Yea
    202Nay
    0NV
  6. OCT 17, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-202.

    117Yea
    202Nay
    0NV
  7. SEP 14, 2022Floor

    Considered as unfinished business

    (consideration: CR H7824-7825)

    7824Yea
    7825Nay
    0NV
  8. SEP 14, 2022Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Roll Call #430

    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).

    347Yea
    78Nay
    0NV
  9. SEP 14, 2022Floor

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays

    Roll Call #430

    (2/3 required): 347 - 78 (Roll no. 430). (text: 9/13/2022 CR H7759-7760)

    347Yea
    78Nay
    0NV
  10. SEP 14, 2022Floor

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

  11. SEP 13, 2022Floor

    Ms

    Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  12. SEP 13, 2022Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H7759-7760)

    7759Yea
    7760Nay
    0NV
  13. SEP 13, 2022Floor

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

  14. SEP 13, 2022Floor

    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. MAR 31, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. MAR 31, 2022Floor

    Received in the House.

  17. MAR 31, 2022Floor

    Held at the desk.

  18. MAR 30, 2022Floor

    Passed/agreed to in Senate

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

    1860Yea
    1861Nay
    0NV
  19. MAR 30, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration

    CR S1860; text: CR S1860-1861)

    1860Yea
    1861Nay
    0NV
  20. FEB 16, 2022Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

    Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-80.

    117Yea
    80Nay
    0NV
  21. FEB 16, 2022Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

    Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-80.

    117Yea
    80Nay
    0NV
  22. FEB 16, 2022Calendars

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

  23. NOV 03, 2021Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

    Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  24. FEB 25, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  25. FEB 25, 2021IntroReferral

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

Committees

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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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Referred: Feb 16, 2022

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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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Referred: Nov 3, 2021

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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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Referred: Feb 25, 2021

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