BRIGHT Act

Bill: 117-s-442
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Introduced: 2021-02-25 in the Senate
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: 2021-02-25
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: 2022-02-16
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: 2022-03-30
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: 2022-09-14
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: 2022-10-17
text: 

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. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-17
text: Became Public Law No: 117-202.
action_date: 2022-10-17
text: Became Public Law No: 117-202.
action_date: 2022-10-17
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2022-10-17
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2022-10-17
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2022-10-17
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: 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)
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: 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).
action_date: 2022-09-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7824-7825)
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: 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.
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 442.
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7759-7760)
action_date: 2022-09-13
text: Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1860; text: CR S1860-1861)
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1860; text: CR S1860-1861)
action_date: 2022-02-16
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 274.
action_date: 2022-02-16
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-80.
action_date: 2022-02-16
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-80.
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2021-02-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2021-02-25
text: Introduced in Senate

Enacted as: number: 117-202