This is Congress' energy policy?

Congressman Ted Poe explains Congress' plan to solve the energy crisis, by forcing the American people to buy florescent light bulbs instead of incandescent.  Since when was it the federal government's job or right to tell its people (government of the people, by the people, and for the people, right?) what light bulbs to buy?  

And is this really a solution to an energy deficiency?  In light of the gas prices and the strain on our economy, the American people are looking to the government and asking them to "Do something!"  Pressure on OPEC, pressure on the corporate oil conglomerates making massive profits, sanctions and penalties for the speculators driving the price up, investigation and justice for price gouging, working to pursue alternative energy options and alternative modes of transportation.  But forcing the American people to buy florescent light bulbs instead of incandescent?  Come on.  

Do these light bulbs reduce energy consumption?  Sure they do.  Does that mean that people are choosing to purchase them instead of regular light bulbs?  Yes it does.  Does that give the Government the right to mandate purchasing of only those bulbs?  No, it does not.  As Congressman Poe goes to great length to point out, these are very different bulbs than Edison's invention and they have inherent dangers and logistical nightmares that aren't thought of by people buying them to save energy.  Ultimately, whether the energy advantage of these bulbs outweighs the potential risk and danger they could cause, Congress cannot mandate their use in our country.  They are over-stepping the boundaries of their role in the management and future development of our country.