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H.R. 91 (112th)

Better Use of Light Bulbs Act

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Introduced

5 January 2011

Last action

1 February 2011 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Sponsors

Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26], Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1], Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14], Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2], Rep. Buerkle, Ann Marie [R-NY-25], Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY], Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1], Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4], Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15], Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7], Rep. Quayle, Benjamin [R-AZ-3], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Nugent, Richard B. [R-FL-11], Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-23], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Murphy, Tim [R-PA-18], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1], Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4], Rep. Schmidt, Jean [R-OH-2], Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22], Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19], Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27], Rep. Fincher, Stephen Lee [R-TN-8], Rep. Rigell, E. Scott [R-VA-2], Rep. Yoder, Kevin [R-KS-3], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Price, Tom [R-GA-6], Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ], Rep. Hultgren, Randy [R-IL-14], Rep. Walsh, Joe [R-IL-8], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5]

Subjects

Energy, Education

Source updated

5 December 2025

Energy · Education

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Summary

Better Use of Light Bulbs Act - Repeals provisions of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 concerning lighting energy efficiency, including provisions 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; (6) set forth minimum energy efficiency standards for incandescent reflector lamps; (7) set forth requirements for the use of energy efficient lighting fixtures and bulbs in public building construction, alteration, and acquisition; and (8) require metal halide lamp fixtures and energy efficiency labeling for designated consumer electronic products to be included within the Energy Policy and Conservation Act's (EPCA) regulatory oversight. Provides that EPCA shall be applied and administered as if such provisions had not been enacted.

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Timeline

  1. 5 January 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 January 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 January 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 January 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

    Source: Committee

  5. 1 February 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

    Source: Committee

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