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- H.R.1547
H.R.1547: To prohibit the sale of certain inefficient light bulbs, and require the development of a plan for increasing the use of more efficient light bulbs by consumers and businesses.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 15, 2007
- Latest Major Action March 16, 2007
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Instructs the Secretary of Energy to issue regulations prohibiting the sale of light bulbs that emit less than: (1) 60 lumens per watt, effective January 1, 2012; (2) 90 lumens per watt, effective January 1, 2016; and (3) 120 lumens per watt, effective January 1, 2020. Directs the Secretary to transmit to Congress a plan for encouraging and providing incentives for the use of more efficient light bulbs by consumers and businesses. Authorizes...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
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| March 15, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Jane Harman (D-Calif.) |