http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills info@washingtonwatch.com http://www.pjdoland.com/chai/?v=0.1 http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_5616.html?rev=22889 <p>H.R. 5616 would provide for the repeal of the phase out of incandescent light bulbs unless the Comptroller General makes certain specific findings.</p> <h2 id="toc0"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Light Bulb Freedom of Choice Act - Amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to repeal provisions concerning energy efficiency standards for general service incandescent lamps, rough service lamps, other designated lamps, and incandescent reflector lamps unless the Comptroller General has transmitted to Congress within six months after this Act's enactment a report that finds that: (1) consumers will obtain a net savings, in terms of dollars spent on monthly electric bills and expenses for new light fixtures to accommodate the use of the light bulbs required by such provisions, compared to dollars spent before their enactment; (2) the phase-out of incandescent light bulbs required by such provisions will reduce overall carbon dioxide emissions by 20% in the United States by 2025; and (3) such phase-out will not pose any health risks, including risks associated with mercury containment in certain light bulbs, to consumers or the general public, including health risks with respect to hospitals, schools, day care centers, mental health facilities, and nursing homes.</p> <p>Requires the report to include monthly and yearly projections of expenses for electric bills and new light fixtures for January 1, 2012, through December 31, 2017.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc1"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 3/14/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc2"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc3"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 22889@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5616.html#32931 For me it is a health concern. As a person who can not work in fluorescent lighting I think it's terribly unfair for my government to pass legislature that will make it even MORE difficult for me to get compensation for my disability in the workplace. Also, it will force me to stockpile a lite times worth of incandescents or be forced to buy "black market" bulbs. There are plenty of ways to save energy without impinging on my health. <a href="http://www.lightbulbchoice.com">http://www.lightbulbchoice.com</a>... 32931@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5616.html#32366 In the counseling office where I work, we prefer the incandescent lighting because it isn't has harsh and bright. We also use dimmers in our recessed lighting. I don't know of a flourescent bulb that uis compatible with a dimmer.... 32366@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5616.html#32299 What a dim bulb Michele is. I wish she would stick to things she knows about, like repressing the gays (something I've found difficult to do).... 32299@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5616.html#32339 I agree also. It is America and I hope Americans will always have a choice instead of being forced to use and do something harmful and stupid. Instead of keep voting for increases in raises for congress when are they going to do something productive and stop worrying about ashtrays and whats on the lunch menu.... 32339@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5616.html#32278 I am supporting HR5616. I think it is terrible that the federal government is attempting to take away such simple freedoms such as buying light bulbs. Especially when the energy scare and global warming are not true problems. We have oil available in our own country to resolve our energy shortage and true science discredits global warming.... 32278@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5616.html#32263 I am supporting HR5616. Thank you Representative Michele Bachmann of Minnesota for believing we the people can make our own choice. I believe the fluorescent bulb should have a health warning printed on the package. Inform everybody of the potential hazards if a bulb is dropped. I can see the cartoons now, when Charlie Brown has an idea, a screwy light bulb over his head. Let me decide what light bulb I will use.... 32263@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_5616.html?rev=21378 <p>H.R. 5616 would provide for the repeal of the phase out of incandescent light bulbs unless the Comptroller General makes certain specific findings.</p> <h2 id="toc4"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to provide a detailed summary of the bill!)</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc5"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 3/14/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc6"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc7"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 21378@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_5616.html?rev=20705 <p>H.R. 5616 would provide for the repeal of the phase out of incandescent light bulbs unless the Comptroller General makes certain specific findings.</p> <h2 id="toc8"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to provide a detailed summary of the bill!)</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc9"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to update the status of the bill!)</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc10"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc11"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 20705@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_5616.html?rev=20706 <p>H.R. 5616 would provide for the repeal of the phase out of incandescent light bulbs unless the Comptroller General makes certain specific findings.</p> <h2 id="toc12"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to provide a detailed summary of the bill!)</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc13"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 3/13/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc14"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc15"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 20706@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5616.html 3/14/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. 34276@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5616.html 3/13/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. 34004@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT