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11-HR091 on Jan 5, 2011

Repeals provisions of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 concerning lighting energy efficiency, including provisions that:
1. prescribe energy efficiency standards for general service incandescent lamps, rough service lamps, and other designated lamps;
2. direct the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to conduct an annual assessment of the market for general service lamps and compact fluorescent lamps;
3. carry out a proactive national program of consumer awareness, information, and education about lamp labels and energy-efficient lighting choices;
4. prohibit a manufacturer, distributor, retailer, or private labeler from distributing in commerce specified adapters for incandescent lamps;
5. carry out a lighting technology research and development program;
6. set forth minimum energy efficiency standards for incandescent reflector lamps;
7. set forth requirements for the use of energy efficient lighting fixtures and bulbs in public building construction, alteration, and acquisition; and
8. require metal halide lamp fixtures and energy efficiency labeling for designated consumer electronic products.

Participating counts on VoteMatch question 18. Question 18: Prioritize green energy Scores: -2=Strongly oppose; -1=Oppose; 0=neutral; 1=Support; 2=Strongly support.
• Topic: Environment
• Headline: Repeal requirements for compact fluorescent bulbs (Score: 1)
• Headline 2: Sponsored repealing requirements for compact fluorescents
  
  
• Key for participation codes:
• Sponsorships: p=sponsored; o=co-sponsored; s=signed
• Memberships: c=chair; m=member; e=endorsed; f=profiled; s=scored
• Resolutions: i=introduced; w=wrote; a=adopted
• Cases: w=wrote; j=joined; d=dissented; c=concurred
• Surveys: '+' supports; '-' opposes.