Bill · H.R. 7305· House(119-HR-7305)
Energy Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 2/2/2026
- Last activity
- 7/13/2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Kathy Castor
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
The Energy Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026 seeks to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. It aims to reauthorize the Department of Energy's Energy Sector Operational Support for Cyberresilience Program. This amendment focuses on strengthening the defense and resilience of the United States energy sector. It establishes provisions for an Energy Threat Analysis Center to assist in analyzing and mitigating threats. The Act also outlines specific authorities regarding how information is shared and how the Secretary manages the program. Finally, it extends the program's timeline from 2027 through 2031.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+9
The bill explicitly reauthorizes and expands programs to protect the energy sector from cyber threats.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
Energy sector businesses benefit from government-led threat analysis and resilience support.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
Grants the Secretary of Energy sole and unreviewable discretion in providing program assistance.
The opposite
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?-7
Explicitly exempts program information from Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) disclosures.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-4
The Secretary's discretion in providing assistance is designated as unreviewable.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?-3
The bill exempts shared information from public disclosure laws, reducing transparency.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Strengthened Energy Sector Defense: The bill aims to enhance the collective defense and response of the energy sector by increasing collaboration between the government and energy entities to mitigate operational impacts (Section 2, paragraph 1, subparagraph A, clause i).
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Improved Threat Intelligence: The program seeks to increase the understanding of national security risks and the tactics, techniques, and procedures used by threat actors that present risks to the energy sector (Section s 2, paragraph 1, subparagraph A, clauses ii and iii).
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Advanced Data Analysis: The establishment of technical infrastructure will allow for advanced analytics, discovery, and the sharing of actionable insights regarding threat information (Section 2, paragraph 1, subparagraph A, clause i, subclause II).
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Efficient Program Execution: The Secretary is authorized to use expedited review procedures and pre-approved national security contracting mechanisms to minimize delays in carrying out the program (Section 2, paragraph 5, subparagraph A).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Unreviewable Discretion: The Secretary has sole and unreviewable discretion regarding the provision of assistance or information to governmental or private entities (Section 2, paragraph 2, subparagraph 3, A).
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Limited Access to Assistance: The provision of assistance or information to one entity does not create a right or benefit for any other governmental or private entity to receive similar assistance or information (Section 2, paragraph 2, subparagraph 3, B).
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Reduced Transparency: Information shared under this program is deemed voluntarily shared and is exempt from disclosure under federal and various state, tribal, or local laws (Section 2, paragraph 2, subparagraph 5, A).
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Public Withholding of Information: Information shared under the program will be withheld from the public without discretion under specific sections of the United States Code and various state, tribal, or local laws (Section 2, paragraph 2, subparagraph 5, B).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+9Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3Improves Government Transparency-7Improves Due Process-4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2Improves Data Privacy-3
- 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, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4300-4301)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4300-4301)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7305.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4300-4302)
- Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 5/12/2026
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-646.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 563.
- 2/4/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 2/2/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Gabe EvansRepublican · Colorado