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BRIGHT Act

USA117th CongressS-442| Senate 
| Updated: 10/17/2022
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Ron Johnson (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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

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Timeline
Feb 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Nov 3, 2021
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Feb 16, 2022
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-80.
Feb 16, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 274.
Mar 30, 2022
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1860; text: CR S1860-1861)
Mar 30, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1860; text: CR S1860-1861)
Mar 31, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 31, 2022
Received in the House.
Mar 31, 2022
Held at the desk.
Sep 13, 2022
Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 13, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7759-7760)
Sep 13, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 442.
Sep 13, 2022
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.
Sep 14, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7824-7825)
Sep 14, 2022
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)
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Sep 14, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 17, 2022
Presented to President.
Oct 17, 2022
Signed by President.
Oct 17, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-202.
Dec 8, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7636
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 441.
  • February 25, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 25, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • November 3, 2021
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • February 16, 2022
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-80.


  • February 16, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 274.


  • March 30, 2022
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1860; text: CR S1860-1861)


  • March 30, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1860; text: CR S1860-1861)


  • March 31, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • March 31, 2022
    Received in the House.


  • March 31, 2022
    Held at the desk.


  • September 13, 2022
    Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • September 13, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7759-7760)


  • September 13, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 442.


  • September 13, 2022
    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.


  • September 14, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7824-7825)


  • September 14, 2022
    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)
    View Vote


  • September 14, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 17, 2022
    Presented to President.


  • October 17, 2022
    Signed by President.


  • October 17, 2022
    Became Public Law No: 117-202.


  • December 8, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7636
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 441.

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  • HR 117-7636: BRIGHT Act
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 CongressS-442| Senate 
| Updated: 10/17/2022
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.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Feb 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Nov 3, 2021
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Feb 16, 2022
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-80.
Feb 16, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 274.
Mar 30, 2022
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1860; text: CR S1860-1861)
Mar 30, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1860; text: CR S1860-1861)
Mar 31, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 31, 2022
Received in the House.
Mar 31, 2022
Held at the desk.
Sep 13, 2022
Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 13, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7759-7760)
Sep 13, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 442.
Sep 13, 2022
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.
Sep 14, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7824-7825)
Sep 14, 2022
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)
View Vote
Sep 14, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 17, 2022
Presented to President.
Oct 17, 2022
Signed by President.
Oct 17, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-202.
Dec 8, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7636
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 441.
  • February 25, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 25, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • November 3, 2021
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • February 16, 2022
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-80.


  • February 16, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 274.


  • March 30, 2022
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1860; text: CR S1860-1861)


  • March 30, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1860; text: CR S1860-1861)


  • March 31, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • March 31, 2022
    Received in the House.


  • March 31, 2022
    Held at the desk.


  • September 13, 2022
    Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • September 13, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7759-7760)


  • September 13, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 442.


  • September 13, 2022
    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.


  • September 14, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7824-7825)


  • September 14, 2022
    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)
    View Vote


  • September 14, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 17, 2022
    Presented to President.


  • October 17, 2022
    Signed by President.


  • October 17, 2022
    Became Public Law No: 117-202.


  • December 8, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7636
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 441.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Ron Johnson (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7636: 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