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S442
BRIGHT Act

1
Roll Calls
241
Yea (latest vote)
54
Nay (latest vote)
House
2022-09-14 – 2022-09-14

About S442

BRIGHT Act

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI)

Latest Action (2022-10-17): Became Public Law No: 117-202.

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.

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

Who Voted How on S442

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Vote Breakdown — S442

How members voted on S442. 298 total positions across all roll calls for this bill.

Member Date Question Vote Result
Robert B. Aderholt (R-Alabama) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jake Auchincloss (D-Massachusetts) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mark E. Amodei (R-Nevada) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Alma S. Adams (D-North Carolina) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Pete Aguilar (D-California) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Rick W. Allen (R-Georgia) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Jodey C. Arrington (R-Texas) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Sanford D. Bishop (D-Georgia) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Cliff Bentz (R-Oregon) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Stephanie I. Bice (R-Oklahoma) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Florida) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Vern Buchanan (R-Florida) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Suzanne Bonamici (D-Oregon) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Barr (R-Kentucky) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Julia Brownley (D-California) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ami Bera (D-California) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Brian Babin (R-Texas) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Donald S. Beyer (D-Virginia) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mike Bost (R-Illinois) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Brendan F. Boyle (D-Pennsylvania) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jim Banks (R-Indiana) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-California) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jack Bergman (R-Michigan) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Delaware) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ted Budd (R-North Carolina) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Not Voting Passed
Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
James R. Baird (R-Indiana) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Shontel M. Brown (D-Ohio) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ken Calvert (R-California) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
James E. Clyburn (D-South Carolina) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Kat Cammack (R-Florida) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
John R. Carter (R-Texas) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ed Case (D-Hawaii) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jim Costa (D-California) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Emanuel Cleaver (D-Missouri) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Kathy Castor (D-Florida) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Yvette D. Clarke (D-New York) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Steve Cohen (D-Tennessee) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Joe Courtney (D-Connecticut) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
André Carson (D-Indiana) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Judy Chu (D-California) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (R-Arkansas) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) 2022-09-14 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed

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Frequently Asked

What is S442?

S442 is the BRIGHT Act, introduced in the Senate of the 119th U.S. Congress by Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI). 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.

Who sponsored S442?

S442 was sponsored by Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI). Cosponsors and roll-call positions are listed on this page.

What is the current status of S442?

As of 2022-10-17, S442 Became Public Law No: 117-202..

How did Congress vote on S442?

S442 has had 1 roll-call vote on record. The most recent: 2022-09-14 — 2/3 Yea-And-Nay (Passed).

What policy area does S442 cover?

S442 is categorized under "Government Operations and Politics." Browse other bills in this area at /topic-government-operations-and-politics/.

Where can I see all member positions on S442?

Each member’s vote is shown on this page, with party affiliation, state, and the official vote question. Click any member to see their full voting record.