01 — The Text
What.
- Adds energy emergency and security functions to the Secretary of Energy's required duties.
- Creates formal assistant secretary positions for energy infrastructure protection and cybersecurity.
- Mandates coordination between Energy Department and other federal agencies on these functions.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Energy Department gets clearer structure to respond to power grid emergencies and cyberattacks.
- Federal agencies must work together on critical infrastructure—reduces gaps but adds coordination complexity.
- No new budget specified; reorganizes existing authority within Energy Department.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- House passed it June 29, 2026. Heads to Senate for consideration.
- Contact your senator to express support or concerns before floor vote.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Jun 29, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jun 29, 2026 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4298)
- Jun 29, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4298)
- Jun 29, 2026 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7258.
- Jun 29, 2026 — Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4297-4298)
- Jun 29, 2026 — Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- May 11, 2026 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 562.
- May 11, 2026 — Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-645.