Bill · H.R. 7258· House(119-HR-7258)
Energy Emergency Leadership Act
- Introduced
- 1/27/2026
- Last activity
- 7/13/2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Laurel Lee
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 1
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This Act, titled the "Energy Emergency Leadership Act," aims to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act. It specifically focuses on changing the functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries. The bill adds new responsibilities regarding energy emergency and energy security functions. These include tasks related to infrastructure, cybersecurity, and emergency planning. Additionally, it allows for the provision of technical assistance to various government entities and energy sectors.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+5
The bill assigns Assistant Secretaries responsibility for cybersecurity within energy infrastructure.
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+4
The bill expands functions related to energy emergency planning, response, and restoration.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The bill enhances the security and resilience of energy infrastructure against threats.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Energy Security and Resilience: The addition of responsibilities regarding energy infrastructure, security, resilience, and emerging threats could help protect the energy systems people rely on (Section 2(a)(12)(A)).
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Improved Emergency Readiness: The focus on emergency planning, preparedness, coordination, response, and restoration may lead to better management of energy-related crises (Section 2(a)(12)(A)).
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Support for Local and Tribal Communities: The bill allows for the provision of technical assistance and support to State, local, or Tribal governments and energy sector entities to protect against and respond to energy security threats and incidents (Section 2(a)(12)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+4Improves Environmental Protections+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+2
- 7/13/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 6/29/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4298)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4298)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7258.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4297-4298)
- Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 5/11/2026
- Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-645.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 562.
- 4/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/4/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 1/30/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Troy BaldersonRepublican · Ohio
Greg LandsmanDemocrat · Ohio
Robert OnderRepublican · Missouri
Tim WalbergRepublican · Michigan