BRIGHT Act

Bill: 117-hr-7636
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
Introduced: 2022-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Building construction
Congressional oversight
Energy efficiency and conservation
Federal-Indian relations
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government information and archives
Intergovernmental relations
Lighting, heating, cooling
Public contracts and procurement
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2022-04-28
text: 

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. 

action_date: 2022-12-08
text: 

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. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 441.
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-610.
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-610.
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 4.
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.
action_date: 2022-04-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2022-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2022-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-04-28
text: Introduced in House