H.R. 5470 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To exclude an external power supply for certain security or life safety alarms and surveillance system components from the application of certain energy efficiency standards under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.
H.R. 5470 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on May 28, 2010, sponsored by Frank Pallone, Jr. with 9 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 28, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 9
- Policy area
- Energy
- Public law
- Public Law 111-360
What it does
Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) to exempt from the applicability of No-Load Mode energy efficiency standards an external power supply manufactured before July 1, 2017, that: (1) is an AC-to-AC external power supply; (2) has a nameplate output of 20 watts or more; (3) is certified by the Secretary of Energy (DOE) as being designed to be connected to a security or life safety alarm or surveillance system com…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 28, 2010
- Passed the HouseDec 8, 2010
- Passed the SenateDec 21, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentDec 28, 2010
- Became lawJan 4, 2011
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-360. (Jan 4, 2011)
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