RepublicanBill · H.R. 4000· House(119-HR-4000)

To prohibit persons who are not citizens of the United States, except for those from the "Five Eyes", from accessing or entering Department of Energy sites and facilities.

Rep. Steube
Age: 48 years
Florida
Introduced
6/12/2025
Last activity
6/12/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
W. Steube
Cosponsors
None
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill aims to prevent people who are not United States citizens from entering or accessing any site or facility owned, operated, or leased by the Department of Energy. There is an exception for citizens of specific countries, namely Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. The Secretary of Energy must update regulations and procedures to implement this change. These restrictions are set to take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.

Yes

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+5

    The bill mandates that the Secretary of Energy implement specific restrictions on site access.

The opposite

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?-5

    The bill restricts access to government facilities for non-citizens not from the Five Eyes countries.