S.Amdt. 1358
What it does: Adds SEC. ___. REPORT ON ENERGY USAGE OF NETWORK-ENABLED APPLIANCES AND DEVICES at the appropriate place in title I
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)What it changes
1 change to S. 2657
Adds SEC. ___. REPORT ON ENERGY USAGE OF NETWORK-ENABLED APPLIANCES AND DEVICES at the appropriate place in title I
Adds a sectionInserted: SEC. ___. REPORT ON ENERGY USAGE OF NETWORK-ENABLED APPLIANCES AND DEVICES.
Inserted: (a) Definitions.--In this section:
Inserted: (1) Network-enabled appliance.--The term "network-enabled appliance" means any product described in paragraphs (1) through (20) of section 322(a) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6292(a)) capable of interacting and communicating with other electronic devices by using wireless internet or other wireless protocols, interactively or autonomously.
Inserted: (2) Network-enabled device.--The term "network-enabled device" means an electronic device capable of computation and communication with other electronic devices by using wireless internet or other wireless protocols, such as an electronic tablet, smart speaker, and smart thermostat.
Inserted: (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that describes--
Inserted: (1) the energy usage of network-enabled appliances and network-enabled devices during standby and active modes; and
Inserted: (2) recommendations for updating appliance efficiency standards to ensure maximum energy efficiency of network-enabled appliances and network-enabled devices.
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Original wording
At the appropriate place in title I, insert the following:
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As printed
SA 1358. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. 2657, to support innovation in advanced geothermal research and development, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
At the appropriate place in title I, insert the following:
SEC. ___. REPORT ON ENERGY USAGE OF NETWORK-ENABLED APPLIANCES AND DEVICES.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Network-enabled appliance.--The term “network-enabled appliance” means any product described in paragraphs (1) through (20) of section 322(a) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6292(a)) capable of interacting and communicating with other electronic devices by using wireless internet or other wireless protocols, interactively or autonomously.
(2) Network-enabled device.--The term “network-enabled device” means an electronic device capable of computation and communication with other electronic devices by using wireless internet or other wireless protocols, such as an electronic tablet, smart speaker, and smart thermostat.
(b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that describes--
(1) the energy usage of network-enabled appliances and network-enabled devices during standby and active modes; and
(2) recommendations for updating appliance efficiency standards to ensure maximum energy efficiency of network-enabled appliances and network-enabled devices.
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Senate amendment submitted
March 3, 2020