Energy Emergency Leadership Act

Energy Emergency Leadership Act

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 infrastructure and cybersecurity.

The Department of Energy must ensure that such functions are performed in coordination with relevant federal agencies.

Bill 118 hr 3277, also known as the Energy Emergency Leadership Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish a new position within the Department of Energy called the Assistant Secretary for Energy Security and Emergency Response. This individual would be responsible for coordinating the department's response to energy emergencies, such as natural disasters or disruptions in the energy supply.

The bill outlines the qualifications and responsibilities of the Assistant Secretary, including their role in developing and implementing energy emergency response plans, coordinating with other federal agencies and state governments, and providing regular updates to Congress on the status of energy emergencies.

Additionally, the Energy Emergency Leadership Act aims to improve coordination and communication between the Department of Energy and other relevant agencies during energy emergencies. It also seeks to enhance the department's ability to respond quickly and effectively to such emergencies, in order to minimize disruptions to the energy supply and protect national security. Overall, the Energy Emergency Leadership Act is designed to strengthen the nation's ability to respond to energy emergencies and ensure the security and reliability of the energy supply. It is currently being reviewed by Congress and may be subject to amendments before being voted on.