Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
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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.
Building constructionCongressional oversightEnergy efficiency and conservationFederal-Indian relationsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment information and archivesIntergovernmental relationsLighting, heating, coolingPublic contracts and procurementState and local government operations
BRIGHT Act
USA117th CongressHR-7636| House
| Updated: 12/8/2022
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.
Building constructionCongressional oversightEnergy efficiency and conservationFederal-Indian relationsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment information and archivesIntergovernmental relationsLighting, heating, coolingPublic contracts and procurementState and local government operations