H.R. 3277 — Reported in House

IB Union Calendar No. 331 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3277 [Report No. 118–402] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2023Mr. Walberg (for himself and Ms. Blunt Rochester) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce February 29, 2024Additional sponsors: Mr. Latta, Ms. Kuster, Mr. Bilirakis, Mrs. Lesko, Mr. Balderson, Mrs. Miller-Meeks, Mr. Hudson, Ms. Barragán, and Mrs. Dingell February 29, 2024Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act with respect to functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Energy Emergency Leadership Act. 2. Functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries (a) In general Subsection (a) of section 203 of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7133(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (12) Energy emergency and energy security functions, including— (A) responsibilities with respect to infrastructure, cybersecurity, emerging threats, supply, and emergency planning, coordination, response, and restoration; and (B) upon request of a State, local, or tribal government or energy sector entity, and in consultation with other Federal agencies as appropriate, provision of technical assistance, support, and response capabilities with respect to energy security threats, risks, and incidents. . (b) Coordination The Secretary of Energy shall ensure that the functions of the Secretary described in section 203(a)(12) of the Department of Energy Organization Act (as added by this Act) are performed in coordination with relevant Federal agencies. February 29, 2024Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed