HR 2417 · 112th Congress · Energy

Better Use of Light Bulbs Act

Introduced 2011-07-06· Sponsored by Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.(2011-07-12)

Recorded Votes

FailedHouse · 2011-07-12
Roll #563
Yea 233Nay 193
Democrats
5 Yea·183 Nay
Republicans
228 Yea·10 Nay
PassedHouse · 2011-07-12
Roll #563
Yea 233Nay 193
Democrats
5 Yea·183 Nay
Republicans
228 Yea·10 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Better Use of Light Bulbs Act - Repeals provisions of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 concerning lighting energy efficiency, including provisions amending the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), that: (1) prescribe energy efficiency standards for general service incandescent lamps, rough service lamps, and other designated lamps; (2) direct the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to conduct and report to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on an annual assessment of the market for general service lamps and compact fluorescent lamps; (3) direct the Secretary to carry out a proactive national program of consumer awareness, information, and education about lamp labels and energy-efficient lighting choices; (4) prohibit a manufacturer, distributor, retailer, or private labeler from distributing in commerce specified adapters for incandescent lamps; (5) authorize the Secretary to carry out a lighting technology research and development program; and (6) set forth minimum energy efficiency standards for incandescent reflector lamps. Provides that EPCA shall be applied and administered as if such provisions had not been enacted. Provides that: (1) no federal, state, …

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CBO Cost Estimate

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H.R. 2417, Better Use of Light Bulbs Act

Jul 11, 2011

Cost estimate for the bill as introduced on July 6, 2011

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Cosponsors (20)

1 Democrat19 Republicans