AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Jun 26, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 15, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- Reauthorizes the Energy Sector Operational Support for Cyber Resilience Program through fiscal year 2031
- Expands program objectives to include government-energy sector collaboration on threats, analysis of national security risks and vulnerabilities, and adversary tactics
- Authorizes establishment of an Energy Threat Analysis Center at one or more physical locations
- Grants the Secretary of Energy sole discretion to provide assistance or information to entities, with decisions being unreviewable
- Eliminates technical assistance previously provided under the program to small electric utilities
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- The program is expanded to enhance federal-energy sector coordination on cybersecurity and threat intelligence
- The Secretary gains broad contracting authority, preapproved national security mechanisms, and expedited review procedures for program transactions
- The program is exempted from certain public disclosure and transparency requirements
- Small electric utilities lose access to technical assistance previously available under the program
- Effects of these changes on energy sector protection or resilience outcomes are not specified in the official summary
03 — The Path
Now what?
- House passed the bill by voice vote on June 29, 2026, under suspension of the rules
- Senate received the bill on July 13, 2026, and referred it to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
- Bill was reported as amended by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on May 12, 2026
- No scheduled vote or further action date is documented
Legislative History
Actions.
- Jul 13, 2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 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.