3.0.0 3818 2023-01-11T13:23:30Z 2023-01-11T13:23:30Z House H HR 2014-01-08 113 From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina:H.R. 3818.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution enumerates powersto Congress. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007claimed powers not enumerated to Congress, regulatingcommerce that is not necessarily of an interstate nature,namely the sale of incandescent light bulbs. This legislationrepeals that unconstitutional Act, restoring a measure ofliberty to the American people instead.[Page H72]]]> hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee House Standing hsif03 Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee Referred to 2014-01-10T16:58:52Z Referred to 2014-01-08T15:00:42Z hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee House Standing hspw13 Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee Referred to 2014-01-09T15:53:54Z Referred to 2014-01-08T15:00:47Z 2014-01-10 hsif03 Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. Committee 2014-01-09 hspw13 Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. Committee 2014-01-08 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2014-01-08 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2014-01-08 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2014-01-08 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress D000615 Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3] Jeff Duncan R SC 3 N P000592 Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2] Ted Poe R TX 2 2014-01-10 False Energy Alternative and renewable resources Consumer affairs Energy efficiency and conservation Energy research Government buildings, facilities, and property Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Lighting, heating, cooling Research administration and funding Research and development Technology transfer and commercialization Energy 00 2014-01-08 Introduced in House 2014-01-09T17:26:53Z Thomas Edison BULB Act - Repeals provisions of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 concerning lighting energy efficiency, including provisions that:

  • prescribe energy efficiency standards for general service incandescent lamps, rough service lamps, and other designated lamps;
  • 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;
  • direct the Secretary to carry out a proactive national program of consumer awareness, information, and education about lamp labels and energy-efficient lighting choices;
  • prohibit a manufacturer, distributor, retailer, or private labeler from distributing in commerce specified adapters for incandescent lamps;
  • authorize the Secretary to carry out a lighting technology research and development program;
  • set forth minimum energy efficiency standards for incandescent reflector lamps;
  • set forth requirements for the use of energy efficient lighting fixtures and bulbs in public building construction, alteration, and acquisition; and
  • 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.

]]> Thomas Edison BULB Act Display Title Thomas Edison BULB Act Official Title as Introduced To repeal certain amendments to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to lighting energy efficiency. Introduced in House IH Short Titles as Introduced Thomas Edison BULB Act Introduced in House 2014-01-08T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-113hr3818ih/xml/BILLS-113hr3818ih.xml 2014-01-10 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.