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BRIGHT Act

USA117th CongressHR-7636| House 
| Updated: 12/8/2022
Dina Titus

Dina Titus

Democratic Representative

Nevada

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

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Timeline
Apr 28, 2022
Introduced in House
Apr 28, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Apr 29, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Jul 20, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 20, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 4.
Jul 20, 2022
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.
Oct 17, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-442
Presented to President.
Dec 8, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 441.
Dec 8, 2022
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-610.
  • April 28, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • April 28, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • April 29, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • July 20, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 20, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 4.


  • July 20, 2022
    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.


  • October 17, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-442
    Presented to President.


  • December 8, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 441.


  • December 8, 2022
    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-610.

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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.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

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Timeline
Apr 28, 2022
Introduced in House
Apr 28, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Apr 29, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Jul 20, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 20, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 4.
Jul 20, 2022
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.
Oct 17, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-442
Presented to President.
Dec 8, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 441.
Dec 8, 2022
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-610.
  • April 28, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • April 28, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • April 29, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • July 20, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 20, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 4.


  • July 20, 2022
    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.


  • October 17, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-442
    Presented to President.


  • December 8, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 441.


  • December 8, 2022
    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-610.
Dina Titus

Dina Titus

Democratic Representative

Nevada

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 117-442: BRIGHT Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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