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119th Congress · H.R. 7258 · Passed Origin

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.

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SubjectsComputer security and identity theftDepartment of EnergyEmergency planning and evacuationEnergy storage, supplies, demandExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsFederal-Indian relationsInfrastructure developmentIntergovernmental relationsState and local government operations
Sponsor
Laurel F. Lee, R-FL-15
2 terms · @RepLaurelLee
2464 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0915 · 202-225-5626
Cosponsors (4)
  • Tim Walberg, R-MI-5Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jan 27, 2026 · 9 terms · @RepWalberg
  • Greg J. Landsman, D-OH-1
    Co-sponsored Jan 30, 2026 · 2 terms · @repgreglandsman
  • Troy Balderson, R-OH-12
    Co-sponsored Jan 30, 2026 · 5 terms · @RepBalderson
  • Robert F. Onder Jr., R-MO-3
    Co-sponsored Apr 22, 2026 · 1 term · @RepBobOnder
Committees (2)
  • Energy and Natural Resources Committee
    Senate Standing · Activity Jul 13, 2026
  • Energy and Commerce Committee
    House Standing · Activity May 11, 2026
Actions (16)
  1. Jul 13, 2026 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  2. Jun 29, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Jun 29, 2026 · via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4298)
  4. Jun 29, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4298)
  5. Jun 29, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7258.
  6. Jun 29, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4297-4298)
  7. Jun 29, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  8. May 11, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 562.
  9. May 11, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-645.
  10. May 11, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-645.
  11. Feb 4, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
  12. Feb 4, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  13. Jan 27, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
  14. Jan 27, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  15. Jan 27, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  16. Jan 27, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
IntroducedJan 27, 2026
Policy areaEnergy

Constitutional authority cited

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 19 (Tuesday, January 27, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Ms. LEE of Florida:H.R. 7258.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:article 1 section 8[Page H1916]
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