HR7258
Referred to committee
Energy Emergency Leadership Act
- Federal
- House
- Introduced Jan 27, 2026
- Session 119
Bill Text
Version EHThis Act may be cited as the Energy Emergency Leadership Act.
Subsection (a) of section 203 of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7133(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
Energy emergency and energy security functions, including—
responsibilities with respect to energy infrastructure, security and resilience, emerging threats, cybersecurity, supply, and emergency planning and preparedness, coordination, response, and restoration, as appropriate; and
upon request of a State, local, or Tribal government or energy sector entity, and in coordination with other Federal agencies as appropriate, provision of technical assistance and support to protect against, detect, and respond to energy security threats, risks, and incidents.
The Secretary of Energy shall ensure that the functions of the Secretary described in section 203(a)(12) of the Department of Energy Organization Act (as added by this Act) are performed in coordination with relevant Federal agencies.
Subsection (a) of section 203 of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7133(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
Energy emergency and energy security functions, including—
responsibilities with respect to energy infrastructure, security and resilience, emerging threats, cybersecurity, supply, and emergency planning and preparedness, coordination, response, and restoration, as appropriate; and
upon request of a State, local, or Tribal government or energy sector entity, and in coordination with other Federal agencies as appropriate, provision of technical assistance and support to protect against, detect, and respond to energy security threats, risks, and incidents.
The Secretary of Energy shall ensure that the functions of the Secretary described in section 203(a)(12) of the Department of Energy Organization Act (as added by this Act) are performed in coordination with relevant Federal agencies.
Legislative Timeline
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4297-4298)
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7258.
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4298)
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4298)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-645.
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Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-645.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 562.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.