A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- In Senate committee
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
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
- Scored +5
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill assigns Assistant Secretaries responsibility for cybersecurity within energy infrastructure.
- Scored +4
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?
The bill expands functions related to energy emergency planning, response, and restoration.
- Scored +3
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The bill expands functions related to energy emergency planning, response, and restoration. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill enhances the security and resilience of energy infrastructure against threats.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill assigns Assistant Secretaries responsibility for cybersecurity within energy infrastructure.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill explicitly includes Tribal governments as potential recipients of technical assistance for energy security.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill provides a mechanism for State, local, and Tribal governments to request technical assistance regarding energy security.
- 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