S. 442: BRIGHT Act

117th Congress · Sponsored from Michigan · Became law

What this bill does

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.

Key facts

• Status Became law
• Introduced 2021-02-25
• Policy area Government Operations and Politics
• Cosponsors 1
• Latest action Became Public Law No: 117-202.

Sponsor

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

Lead sponsor · Michigan

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Who funds the sponsor?

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] introduced S. 442. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.

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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.

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