United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2417 (112th)
Better Use of Light Bulbs Act
Introduced
6 July 2011
Last action
12 July 2011 · Floor
Status
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsors
Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2], Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5], Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17], Rep. Hultgren, Randy [R-IL-14], Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1], Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1], Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27], Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25], Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. Fincher, Stephen Lee [R-TN-8], Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14], Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15], Rep. Black, Diane [R-TN-6], Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8], Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3]
Subjects
Energy, Education
Source updated
14 August 2025
Summary
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, or local requirement or standard regarding energy efficient lighting shall be effective to the extent that the requirement or standard can be satisfied only by installing or using lamps containing mercury; and (2) no state or local regulation concerning the energy efficiency or energy use of medium screw base general service incandescent lamps shall be effective.
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Timeline
6 July 2011
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Source: Committee
6 July 2011
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Source: IntroReferral
6 July 2011
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
6 July 2011
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
11 July 2011
Vote
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.
Source: Floor
11 July 2011
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2417.
Source: Floor
11 July 2011
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4822-4830; text of measure as introduced: CR H4822)
Source: Floor
11 July 2011
Floor
Mr. Barton (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Source: Floor
12 July 2011
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
12 July 2011
Vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 233 - 193, 1 Present (Roll no. 563).
Source: Floor
12 July 2011
Vote
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 233 - 193, 1 Present (Roll no. 563).
Source: Floor
12 July 2011
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4926)
Source: Floor
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Introduced in House · 6 July 2011 · Download file
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Sponsors
- Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Hultgren, Randy [R-IL-14] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Fincher, Stephen Lee [R-TN-8] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Black, Diane [R-TN-6] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3] · R · Cosponsor
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/2417
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/112/hr/2417
- us · 112-hr-2417 · source updated 14 August 2025