Are incandescent light bulbs being BANNED in the United States???

No.

According to Acuity Brands Lighting, a major light fixture manufacturer based outside of Atlanta, GA, "The regulation is not a product "ban", but a performance requirement for wattage, lumen output and life.

The regulation being referred to is from EISA (Energy Independence and Security Act 2007).
A general service incandescent lamp (light bulb) is defined as a standard incandescent or halogen type lamp that:

• Is intended for general service applications,
• Has a medium screw bases,
• Has a lumen range of 310-2600 (40 - 100W in today’s wattages), and
• Is capable of operating at least partially in the range of 110-130 volts.

So, in essence the standard 40,60,75 and 100 watt "A" lamp that most homeowners use will either become more efficient, or an alternative will be necessary, most likely CFL (Compact FLuorescent) or LED (light emitting diode). A listing of the light bulbs that will be affected, along with their approved incandescent replacement, can be found here:

http://www.acuitybrands.com/CustomerResources/Sustainability/Product_Regulations/General_Service_Incandescent.aspx

Another great resource can be found here:

http://www.nemasavesenergy.org/assets/_cxFki8alkGc9XKG6n78cA.pdf

The EISA legislation does have some exempted lamps-

Rough service, vibration service, 3-way lamps, 150 watt and shatter resistant.

The United States Department of Energy is authorized to monitor sales of these exempted lamps between 2010 and 2025 and impose regulations if appropriate.