HR 2417 (House Resolution) “Better Use of Light Bulbs Act” why is this bill so important?
After an all day session of the House of Representatives this last Tuesday, the house once again was not concerned with the economy, jobs or the country. Their main concern yesterday was to overturn a law that was voted on in 2007 and signed into law by President Bush. “Better Use of Light Bulbs Act”. This law states “direct the Secretary to carry out a proactive national program of consumer awareness, information, and education about lamp labels and energy-efficient lighting choices”
So, let me get this straight, our Congress would like us to use more energy and bring back the incandescent light bulb. The vote was surprisingly down party lines. Yeas 228 (R) 10 (D), and Nays 183 (D) and 10 (R) 3, Yes it failed.
Does anyone know what is going on with Speaker Boehner? He talks about the economy and jobs but he brings a bill to the floor on the light bulb? Oh ya, General Electric gave Speaker Boehner $16,200 last election and the main cosponsor Roy Blunt (R-MO) received $25,900 from GE. Well at least my Congressman (Dave Reichert R-WA) who received $4,000 from GE last year had enough sense to vote no on this bill.
Mr. John Boehner, you make $216,100 a year with built in COLA. Stop wasting our taxpayer dollars and get to work on jobs and the economy.
Jock
