Expressing the sense of Congress that no Federal or State requirement to increase energy efficient lighting in public buildings should require a hospital, school, day care center, mental health facility, or nursing home to install or utilize such energy efficient lighting if the lighting contains mercury.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (13 Nov 2007): Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
What this bill does
This concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 252, expresses the opinion of Congress that hospitals, schools, day care centers, mental health facilities, and nursing homes should not be forced by federal or state regulations to install or use energy-efficient lighting if that lighting contains mercury. The resolution highlights concerns about mercury as a neurotoxin, especially for children, and outlines specific disposal and cleanup procedures recommended by the EPA for mercury-containing compact fluorescent bulbs.
The resolution specifically affects certain types of public facilities where mercury exposure could pose particular risks or where cleanup procedures might be difficult to implement. It aims to prevent these facilities from being mandated to use mercury-containing lighting options that might otherwise be considered energy-efficient.
H.Con.Res. 252 was introduced in the House of Representatives in November 2007 and referred to two committees. It is currently awaiting further action within those committees. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses a non-binding sentiment of Congress and does not have the force of law.
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Official summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that no federal or state requirement to increase energy efficient lighting in public buildings should require a hospital, school, day care center, mental health facility, or nursing home to install or utilize lighting that contains mercury.
Timeline
13 Nov 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 252 do?
- This concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 252, expresses the opinion of Congress that hospitals, schools, day care centers, mental health facilities, and nursing homes should not be forced by federal or state regulations to install or use energy-efficient lighting if that lighting contains mercury. The resolution highlights concerns about mercury as a neurotoxin, especially for children, and outlines specific disposal and cleanup procedures recommended by the EPA for mercury-containing compact fluorescent bulbs. The resolution specifically affects certain types of public facilities where mercury exposure could pose particular risks or where cleanup procedures might be difficult to implement. It aims to prevent these facilities from being mandated to use mercury-containing lighting options that might otherwise be considered energy-efficient. H.Con.Res. 252 was introduced in the House of Representatives in November 2007 and referred to two committees. It is currently awaiting further action within those committees. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses a non-binding sentiment of Congress and does not have the force of law.
- Has H.Con.Res. 252 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 252. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 252?
- H.Con.Res. 252 was sponsored by Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] (R-TX), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 252?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. (13 Nov 2007).
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