What This Bill Does · Plain English
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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.
Action Timeline
2026-02-04
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
2026-02-04
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2026-01-27
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
2026-01-27
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-01-27
Introduced in House
2026-01-27
Introduced in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.7258 pass?
HR.7258 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: pending.
What does HR.7258 do?
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.
Who sponsored HR.7258?
HR.7258 was sponsored by Laurel M. Lee (R-Florida).
Full Bill Text
119 HR 7258 IH: Energy Emergency Leadership Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-01-27 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7258 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 27, 2026 Ms. Lee of Florida (for herself and Mr. Walberg ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act with respect to functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Energy Emergency Leadership Act . 2. Functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries (a) In general 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: (12) Energy emergency and energy security functions, including— (A) 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 (B) 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. . (b) Coordination 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.
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