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YouTube Video: Hultgren Is Pro Choice—When It Comes to Lightbulbs

U.S. Congressman Randy Hultgren gets a minute on the House floor to speak his mind about the BULB Act.

Congressman Randy Hultgren is pro choice, at least when it comes to lightbulb use.

Hultgren has a YouTube video out showing his one-minute speech on the floor of the House of Representatives.

In the video, shown here, Hultgren says, "Here's a novel idea: Let's let the free market work."

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Hultgren quotes a constituent who said, "Like we need a lightbulb that requires a Hazmat suit to clean up if you break it."

The BULB Act essentially would overturn the law that says everyone has to use energy-efficient lightbulbs and bans the old-fashioned incandescent bulbs.

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You can read more about the BULB Act here.

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