Bill · S. 1568· Senate(119-S-1568)
LIT Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 5/1/2025
- Last activity
- 9/30/2026 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Lee
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Liberating Incandescent Technology Act of 2025," or the "LIT Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. The bill focuses on modifying standards for general service lamps. It involves striking specific paragraphs and redesignating others within the existing act. Additionally, the legislation includes provisions to terminate certain existing Department of Energy rules.
Yes
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The removal of standards may allow for cheaper incandescent bulb options in the short term.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+1
The bill may provide immediate cost savings on lighting through easier access to traditional incandescent bulbs.
Would business owners be better off under this?+1
Manufacturers of incandescent technology may see a benefit from the removal of efficiency standards.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-3
The removal of energy standards for incandescent lamps may lead to higher energy consumption and increased carbon emissions.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-2
By striking energy conservation standards, the bill weakens environmental protections related to energy efficiency.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?-2
Removing energy standards for lamps may reduce consumer information regarding energy efficiency and long-term costs.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Elimination of specific energy standards: The bill strikes subsection (i) of Section 325 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, which currently relates to energy conservation standards for general service lamps (Section 2(b)(1)(A)).
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Nullification of Department of Energy rules: The act mandates that specific Department of Energy rules regarding energy conservation standards and definitions for general service lamps shall have no force or effect (Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Removal of energy conservation standards: By striking subsection (i) of Section 325 and terminating specific Department of Energy rules, the bill removes existing standards for general service lamps (Section 2(b)(1)(A) and Section 2(c)).
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-3Improves Environmental Protections-2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-2
- 9/30/2026
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 9/16/2026
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
- 5/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/1/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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