H.R. 7258 Passed the House Energy

Energy Emergency Leadership Act

To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act with respect to functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15] Introduced January 27, 2026 Cosponsors 4 (3 R, 1 D) Latest action July 13, 2026

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jul 13, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  2. Jun 29, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Jun 29, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4298)
  4. Jun 29, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7258.
  5. Jun 29, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4297-4298)
  6. Jun 29, 2026 Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  7. May 11, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 562.
  8. May 11, 2026 Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-645.
  9. Feb 4, 2026 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
  10. Feb 4, 2026 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  11. Jan 27, 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
  12. Jan 27, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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