118th CONGRESS 2d Session |
To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act with respect to functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
This Act may be cited as the “Energy Emergency Leadership Act”.
SEC. 2. Functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries.
(a) In general.—Subsection (a) of section 203 of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7133(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
“(12) Energy emergency and energy security functions, including—
“(A) responsibilities with respect to infrastructure, cybersecurity, emerging threats, supply, and emergency planning, coordination, response, and restoration; and
“(B) upon request of a State, local, or tribal government or energy sector entity, and in consultation with other Federal agencies as appropriate, provision of technical assistance, support, and response capabilities with respect to energy security threats, risks, and incidents.”.
(b) Coordination.—The Secretary of Energy shall ensure that the functions of the Secretary described in section 203(a)(12) of the Department of Energy Organization Act (as added by this Act) are performed in coordination with relevant Federal agencies.
Passed the House of Representatives March 5, 2024.
Attest:
Clerk.
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To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act with respect to functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries, and for other purposes. |