Bill · H.R. 3341· House(119-HR-3341)
LIT Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 5/13/2025
- Last activity
- 5/13/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Craig Goldman
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the "Liberating Incandescent Technology Act of 2025" or the "LIT Act of 2025". It changes the Energy Policy and Conservation Act by modifying standards for general service lamps. Specifically, the text removes certain covered products and alters existing standards for lamps. It also makes several conforming amendments to update cross-references within the law. Finally, the bill terminates specific Department of Energy rules related to energy conservation programs, standards, and definitions for general services lamps.
Yes
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The bill may allow for the return of cheaper, less efficient incandescent bulbs.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+1
The bill may result in lower upfront costs for lighting products.
Would business owners be better off under this?+1
Manufacturers of traditional incandescent bulbs may benefit from reduced regulations.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-5
By removing efficiency standards for incandescent lamps, energy consumption and carbon emissions may increase.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-4
The bill repeals existing Department of Energy energy conservation standards.
Does this give the federal government more power?-3
The bill curtails the regulatory authority of federal agencies like the Department of Energy.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Termination of Department of Energy Rules: Under Section 2(c), the bill makes specific rules from the Department of Energy regarding energy conservation standards and definitions for general service lamps have no force or effect. This could be seen as positive for individuals who want those specific federal rules removed.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Removal of Energy Standards: The provided text explicitly outlines changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act by striking certain standards and rules, but does not provide details on specific negative outcomes or burdens for individuals. Therefore, no specific negative impacts can be identified from the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Carbon Emissions-5Improves Environmental Protections-4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection-2
- 9/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Harriet HagemanRepublican · Wyoming
Robert OnderRepublican · Missouri
Michael RulliRepublican · Ohio