<P> The majority of the supporters for the original bill were Representatives from the Democratic party . Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi described the vote as "the first step toward a future of energy independence ." Moira Chapin, Environment California Federal Field Organizer, said "the 110th Congress made a down payment on a new energy future," referring to its investment in renewable energy resources from solar and wind power generation facilities . </P> <P> Proponents believed that investing the new tax revenue in renewable energy resources would foster a new industry, creating more jobs and helping to reduce American dependency on oil imports . They claimed that as many as 3.3 million new jobs would be created, cutting unemployment, adding $1.4 trillion to the gross national product in the economy, and paying for itself within ten years . Air quality would be improved by reducing the amount of emissions released by using a cleaner energy source other than oil . </P> <P> Another supporter of the bill, Representative Steve Rothman of New Jersey, said that if the proposed bill passed, "the U.S. can improve air quality, create jobs, and corner a new business market ." </P> <P> Under the law, incandescent bulbs that produce 310--2600 lumens of light are effectively phased out between 2012 and 2014 unless they can meet the increasing energy efficiency standards mandated by the bill . Bulbs outside this range (roughly, light bulbs currently less than 40 watts or more than 150 watts) are exempt from the ban . Also exempt are several classes of speciality lights, including appliance lamps, "rough service" bulbs, 3 - way, colored lamps, and plant lights . </P>

What does the energy independence and security act of 2007 mandate