01 — The Text
What.
- Extends and expands DOE's cyber resilience program for energy infrastructure through 2031.
- Authorizes creation of Energy Threat Analysis Center(s) to coordinate federal-industry collaboration on security threats.
- Gives Secretary of Energy sole discretion on who receives assistance; exempts program from public disclosure rules.
- Removes technical assistance previously available to small electric utilities.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Energy companies and DOE gain faster, less transparent partnership mechanisms to address grid vulnerabilities—but reduced oversight.
- Small utilities lose dedicated support access; assistance now depends entirely on Secretary's discretion.
- Agencies gain expedited contracting ability; the public loses standard transparency and reviewability.
- Increased focus on adversarial tactics and national security risks to electrical systems.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Bill passed House on June 29, 2026 by voice vote under suspension of rules—now moves to Senate.
- Senate Energy Committee will likely review before full chamber vote.
- Track progress at Congress.gov; contact your senator if energy resilience policy concerns you.
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, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4300-4301)
- Jun 29, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4300-4301)
- Jun 29, 2026 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7305.
- Jun 29, 2026 — Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4300-4302)
- Jun 29, 2026 — Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- May 12, 2026 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 563.
- May 12, 2026 — Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-646.