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BillHR 7258 · 119

Energy Emergency Leadership Act

Introduced
Jan 27, 2026
Cosponsors
4
Traction
0
Last Action
May 11, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes a leadership position to coordinate federal responses to energy emergencies. Requires this leader to develop and implement plans for responding to energy disruptions and emergencies.

Sponsored By

Laurel M. Lee
Republican · Florida · House
Scheduled on the House floor · Mon, Jun 29

Bill Journey

  1. Jan 27, 2026
  4. Jun 29, 2026You Are Here

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

The bill affects the Department of Energy and other federal agencies involved in energy emergency responses, by creating a new leadership role to oversee their efforts. It also impacts communities and industries that rely on stable energy supplies, by potentially improving the federal government's ability to respond to energy disruptions.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
5backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican4
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 25%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (4)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicSafety & Crime
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedJan 27, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 11, 2026
Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 562.
Subjects
  • Safety

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.