H.R. 7258, the Energy Emergency Leadership Act, passed the House on June 29, 2026.
H.R. 7258 — Energy Emergency Leadership Act
What it does
This bill creates a new Assistant Secretary position within the Department of Energy dedicated to managing energy emergencies, infrastructure security, and cybersecurity. The new office would coordinate with other federal agencies and provide technical assistance to states, tribes, and energy companies that request help protecting against energy security threats. The bill does not specify funding, performance metrics, or oversight mechanisms for the new position.
Quorum's transparency scan gave Energy Emergency Leadership Act a moderate transparency flag.
What happens next
H.R. 7258 passed the House. It now moves to the other chamber.
Who is behind it
Filed by Laurel Lee. Cosponsored by Greg Landsman, Robert Onder, Tim Walberg and Troy Balderson.