United StatesBill would end federal rules for general service lamps
The bill would end three federal rules for general service lamps and remove related energy standards, potentially changing which lamps stores may offer.
What it does
The bill would end three federal rules about general service lamps and remove related lamp standards from federal law. This could change which lamps stores may offer.
Argument forEnding these federal rules could let stores offer more kinds of general service lamps, giving buyers more choice when replacing a bulb.
Argument againstWithout the removed efficiency standards, buyers could choose less efficient bulbs and face higher electricity costs.
More detail
The bill would end three federal rules about general service lamps and remove related lamp standards from federal law. The provisions cover general service lamps and rules on their energy use, definitions, and related standards. The text does not state when the rules would lose force or the changes would take effect.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 30Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Latest
- Sep 16Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
- 2025
- May 1Introduced in Senate
- May 1Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Introduced
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