Federal · 119th Congress
Energy Emergency Leadership Act
Policy areaEnergy
Summary
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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Cosponsors4
Other titles2
To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act with respect to functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Energy Emergency Leadership ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history13
Jul 13, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 29, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 29, 2026
House · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4298)
Jun 29, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7258.
Jun 29, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4297-4298)
Jun 29, 2026
House · FloorMr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 11, 2026
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 562.
May 11, 2026
House · CommitteeReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-645.
Feb 4, 2026
House · CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Feb 4, 2026
House · CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 27, 2026
House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jan 27, 2026
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Documents5
Texts
As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJul 13, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJun 29, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMay 11, 2026As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJan 27, 2026