Jeff Bingaman actually said...

the EISA 2007 provides for a de facto ban on the traditional incandescent light bulb.

This type of energy policy approach is foundational to the economic prosperity of the United States.

It was agreed to be a good public policy to be able to raise the minimum standards for some of these products.

We thank Senators Bingaman and Murkowski for introducing this bill and also thank Senator Lugar who played a key role in advancing last year...