Pelosi Spokesman Statement on BULB Act

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Washington, D.C. – Below is a statement from Drew Hammill, spokesman for Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, on the BULB Act, which would repeal energy efficiency standards for light bulbs and cost American consumers nearly $12.5 billion per year.  The bill  failed to pass on the House floor under suspension of the rules, which requires a two-thirds majority.  The final vote was 233 to 193 with one voting present.

“It’s lights out on the Republicans’ latest bright idea: ignoring jobs, making light bulbs less energy efficient, and asking American families to foot the bill.  After 6 months in the majority, it’s time Republicans shined a spotlight on Americans’ top priority – jobs.

“Republicans can’t stay in the dark forever; they must abandon their ideological assault on the environment, the economy, and the middle class, and get to work creating jobs and strengthening our economy.”