Energy Emergency Leadership Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 3277 Energy Emergency Leadership Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/18/2024, 10:22 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3277

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 3277

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3277

Bill HR 3277 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 11, 2023. Bill HR 3277 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 11, 2023. Bill HR 3277's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of March 6, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3277

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3277

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

Computer security and identity theftDepartment of EnergyEmergency planning and evacuationEnergy storage, supplies, demandExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsFederal-Indian relationsInfrastructure developmentIntergovernmental relationsState and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3277

Energy Emergency Leadership ActTo amend the Department of Energy Organization Act with respect to functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries, and for other purposes.Energy Emergency Leadership ActEnergy Emergency Leadership ActEnergy Emergency Leadership Act

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