H.R. 7258: Energy Emergency Leadership Act

This bill, titled the Energy Emergency Leadership Act, proposes changes to the Department of Energy Organization Act to enhance energy emergency and security functions. The key points of the bill are as follows:

Scope of the Bill

The bill aims to amend the responsibilities assigned to Assistant Secretaries within the Department of Energy. Specifically, it focuses on expanding their role in energy emergencies and security.

New Responsibilities

Under the proposed amendment, the following responsibilities would be added:

• Energy Emergency Functions: The Assistant Secretaries would take on roles related to energy infrastructure, including security and resilience, addressing emerging threats, cybersecurity, energy supply, and emergency planning and preparedness.
• Coordination and Support: They would provide support and technical assistance to local, state, and Tribal governments or energy sector entities when requested, particularly in safeguarding against and responding to energy security threats, risks, and incidents.

Coordination Requirements

The bill also mandates that the Secretary of Energy must ensure that these functions are carried out in coordination with relevant federal agencies, promoting a collaborative approach to managing energy security risks and responses.

Objectives

The overall goal of the bill is to improve the ability of the Department of Energy to respond to energy-related emergencies and enhance the security of the nation's energy infrastructure.

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