Bill119th CongressFiled Jan 27, 2026Energy
H.R. 7258
Energy Emergency Leadership Act
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What it doesSummary reported to house (May 11, 2026)
Energy Emergency Leadership Act
This bill expands the list of functions that the Secretary of Energy must assign to assistant secretaries under the Department of Energy Organization Act to include energy emergency and energy security functions, such as responsibilities with respect to energy infrastructure and cybersecurity.
The Department of Energy must ensure that such functions are performed in coordination with relevant federal agencies.
What just happenedJul 13, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15](R-FL)Sponsor
4 cosponsors
- Reported in HouseMay 11, 2026
- Introduced in HouseJan 27, 2026