S. 442BRIGHT Act

1 recorded action237 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Gary C. Peters [D-MI]
Cosponsors: 1 · 1 Republican
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Committee: Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Latest action: Oct 17, 2022 · Became Public Law No: 117-202.

IntroducedFeb 25, 2021
Passed the SenateMar 30, 2022
Passed the HouseSep 14, 2022
Sent to the PresidentOct 17, 2022
Became lawOct 17, 2022

What the measure doesCRS summary

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing S. 442 as public Law on Oct 17, 2022. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 430

House Sep 14, 2022

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

BRIGHT Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

347 Yea 78 Nay 7 not voting

Crossed both parties 78 of 425 voting members broke with their own party: 78 Republicans.

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DemocratsRepublicansFilled: YeaRing: NayGrey: not voting or present

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All members432 members

Democratic220 members

Republican212 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors1 · 1 Republican

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor S. 442 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.

RRon Johnson [R-WI]Original

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