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H.R. 7305 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Castor, Kathy (D-FL) (Introduced 02/02/2026) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.43 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee |
| Latest Action | 07/13/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Reported to House (05/12/2026)
Energy Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026
This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 and expands the pilot Energy Sector Operational Support for Cyber Resilience Program of the Department of Energy (DOE). The program aims to protect energy infrastructure through collaboration between the federal government and the energy sector and enhancing DOE’s emergency response capabilities.
Specifically, the bill expands the program objectives to include
The bill allows DOE to establish an Energy Threat Analysis Center at one or more physical locations for program activities.
The bill also eliminates technical assistance provided under the program to small electric utilities.
Under the bill, the decision to provide assistance or information under the program to a governmental or private entity is at the sole discretion of the Secretary of Energy and is unreviewable.
The bill authorizes the Secretary to (1) enter into and perform contracts, grants, and other transactions with public agencies, private organizations, and persons to carry out the program; and (2) establish and utilize preapproved national security contracting mechanisms, model partnership agreements, and expedited review procedures for purposes of entering into such transactions.
In addition, the bill exempts the program from certain public disclosure and other transparency requirements.
119 HR 7305 EH: Energy Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 7305
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to reauthorize the Department of Energy’s Energy Sector Operational Support for Cyberresilience Program to provide operational support for energy sector cybersecurity and resilience.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Energy Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026.
2.Energy Sector Operational Support for Cyberresilience ProgramSection 40125(c) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (42 U.S.C. 18724(c)) is amended— (1)in paragraph (1)— (A)by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (E) as subparagraphs (B) through (F), respectively; (B)by inserting before subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, the following: (A)to strengthen the collective defense, response, and resilience of the United States energy sector— (i)by enhancing collaboration between the government and the energy sector to analyze threats to the energy sector and to deny, disrupt, and mitigate operational impacts to energy systems— (I)by exchanging information at the classified and unclassified level, collectively analyzing potential and realized threats, and providing recommendations to mitigate these threats that benefit the broader energy sector; and (II)by increasing operational collaboration through establishing the technical infrastructure necessary to house, access, and perform advanced analytics and experimentation to enable analysis, discovery, alerts, and collaboration activities of intelligence-driven and intelligence-informed technical data and knowledge, threat information and to share actionable insights and threat mitigation; (ii)by advancing the collective understanding of national security risks and vulnerabilities associated with the energy sector that may be exploited by adversaries; and (iii)by increasing the energy sector’s understanding of threat actor tactics, techniques, procedures, indicators of compromise, capabilities, and activities that present risks to the energy sector;; (C)in subparagraph (D), as so redesignated, by striking sector; and inserting sector; and; (D)in subparagraph (E), as so redesignated, by striking ; and and inserting .; and (E)by striking subparagraph (F), as so redesignated; (2)by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (7); (3)by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2)Energy Threat Analysis CenterThe Secretary may carry out any activity of the program developed and carried out under paragraph (1) through an Energy Threat Analysis Center, which may be established at one or more physical locations. (3)No right or benefit (A)Secretarial authorityThe provision of assistance or information under the program developed and carried out under paragraph (1) to a governmental or private entity shall be at the sole and unreviewable discretion of the Secretary. (B)Provision of assistance or informationThe provision of assistance or information under the program developed and carried out under paragraph (1) to a governmental or private entity shall not create a right or benefit, substantive or procedural, for any other governmental or private entity to similar assistance or information. (4)Nonapplicability of FACAThe program developed and carried out under paragraph (1) shall not be considered an advisory committee under chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code. (5)Exemption from disclosureInformation shared by or with the Federal Government or a State, Tribal, or local government under the program developed and carried out under paragraph (1) shall be— (A)deemed voluntarily shared information and exempt from disclosure under section 552 of title 5, United States Code, and any State, Tribal, or local provision of law requiring disclosure of information or records; and (B)withheld, without discretion, from the public under section 552(b)(3)(B) of title 5, United States Code, and any State, Tribal, or local provision of law requiring disclosure of information or records. (6)Transaction authority (A)In generalIn addition to any other authority granted to the Secretary under any other provision of law, the Secretary is authorized to enter into and perform contracts, cooperative agreements, grants, and other transactions with public agencies, private organizations, and persons to carry out the program developed and carried out under paragraph (1). (B)Minimizing delaysThe Secretary may establish and utilize pre-approved national security contracting mechanisms, model partnership agreements, and expedited review procedures for purposes of entering into transactions under subparagraph (A).; and (4)in paragraph (7), as so redesignated, by striking 2022 through 2026 and inserting 2027 through 2031. Passed the House of Representatives June 29, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 7305 IH: Energy Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-02-02 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7305IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 2, 2026Ms. Castor of Florida (for herself and Mr. Evans of Colorado) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to reauthorize the Department of Energy’s Energy Sector Operational Support for Cyberresilience Program to provide operational support for energy sector cybersecurity and resilience.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Energy Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026.2.Energy Sector Operational Support for Cyberresilience ProgramSection 40125(c) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (42 U.S.C. 18724(c)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (1)—(A)by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (E) as subparagraphs (B) through (F), respectively;(B)by inserting before subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, the following:(A)to strengthen the collective defense, response, and resilience of the United States energy sector—(i)by enhancing collaboration between the government and the energy sector to analyze threats to the energy sector and to deny, disrupt, and mitigate operational impacts to energy systems—(I)by exchanging information at the classified and unclassified level, collectively analyzing potential and realized threats, and providing recommendations to mitigate these threats that benefit the broader energy sector; and(II)by increasing operational collaboration through establishing the technical infrastructure necessary to house, access, and perform advanced analytics and experimentation to enable analysis, discovery, alerts, and collaboration activities of intelligence-driven and intelligence-informed technical data and knowledge, threat information and to share actionable insights and threat mitigation;(ii)by advancing the collective understanding of national security risks and vulnerabilities associated with the energy sector that may be exploited by adversaries; and(iii)by increasing the energy sector’s understanding of threat actor tactics, techniques, procedures, indicators of compromise, capabilities, and activities that present risks to the energy sector.;(C)in subparagraph (D), as so redesignated, by striking sector; and inserting sector; and;(D)in subparagraph (E), as so redesignated, by striking ; and and inserting .; and(E)by striking subparagraph (F), as so redesignated;(2)by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (6);(3)by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:(2)Energy Threat Analysis CenterThe Secretary may carry out any activity of the program developed and carried out under paragraph (1) through an Energy Threat Analysis Center, which may be established at one or more physical locations.(3)No right or benefit(A)Secretarial authorityThe provision of assistance or information under the program developed and carried out under paragraph (1) to a governmental or private entity shall be at the sole and unreviewable discretion of the Secretary.(B)Provision of assistance or informationThe provision of assistance or information under the program developed and carried out under paragraph (1) to a governmental or private entity shall not create a right or benefit, substantive or procedural, for any other governmental or private entity to similar assistance or information.(4)Nonapplicability of FACAThe program developed and carried out under paragraph (1) shall not be considered an advisory committee under chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code.(5)Exemption from disclosureInformation shared by or with the Federal Government or a State, Tribal, or local government under the program developed and carried out under paragraph (1) shall be—(A)deemed voluntarily shared information and exempt from disclosure under section 552 of title 5, United States Code, and any State, Tribal, or local provision of law requiring disclosure of information or records; and(B)withheld, without discretion, from the public under section 552(b)(3)(B) of title 5, United States Code, and any State, Tribal, or local provision of law requiring disclosure of information or records.; and(4)in paragraph (6), as so redesignated, by striking 2022 through 2026 and inserting 2027 through 2031.
119 HR 7305 : Energy Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-07-13 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7305IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 13, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesAN ACTTo amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to reauthorize the Department of Energy’s Energy Sector Operational Support for Cyberresilience Program to provide operational support for energy sector cybersecurity and resilience.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Energy Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026.2.Energy Sector Operational Support for Cyberresilience ProgramSection 40125(c) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (42 U.S.C. 18724(c)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (1)—(A)by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (E) as subparagraphs (B) through (F), respectively;(B)by inserting before subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, the following:(A)to strengthen the collective defense, response, and resilience of the United States energy sector—(i)by enhancing collaboration between the government and the energy sector to analyze threats to the energy sector and to deny, disrupt, and mitigate operational impacts to energy systems—(I)by exchanging information at the classified and unclassified level, collectively analyzing potential and realized threats, and providing recommendations to mitigate these threats that benefit the broader energy sector; and(II)by increasing operational collaboration through establishing the technical infrastructure necessary to house, access, and perform advanced analytics and experimentation to enable analysis, discovery, alerts, and collaboration activities of intelligence-driven and intelligence-informed technical data and knowledge, threat information and to share actionable insights and threat mitigation;(ii)by advancing the collective understanding of national security risks and vulnerabilities associated with the energy sector that may be exploited by adversaries; and(iii)by increasing the energy sector’s understanding of threat actor tactics, techniques, procedures, indicators of compromise, capabilities, and activities that present risks to the energy sector;;(C)in subparagraph (D), as so redesignated, by striking sector; and inserting sector; and;(D)in subparagraph (E), as so redesignated, by striking ; and and inserting .; and(E)by striking subparagraph (F), as so redesignated;(2)by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (7);(3)by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:(2)Energy Threat Analysis CenterThe Secretary may carry out any activity of the program developed and carried out under paragraph (1) through an Energy Threat Analysis Center, which may be established at one or more physical locations.(3)No right or benefit(A)Secretarial authorityThe provision of assistance or information under the program developed and carried out under paragraph (1) to a governmental or private entity shall be at the sole and unreviewable discretion of the Secretary.(B)Provision of assistance or informationThe provision of assistance or information under the program developed and carried out under paragraph (1) to a governmental or private entity shall not create a right or benefit, substantive or procedural, for any other governmental or private entity to similar assistance or information.(4)Nonapplicability of FACAThe program developed and carried out under paragraph (1) shall not be considered an advisory committee under chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code.(5)Exemption from disclosureInformation shared by or with the Federal Government or a State, Tribal, or local government under the program developed and carried out under paragraph (1) shall be—(A)deemed voluntarily shared information and exempt from disclosure under section 552 of title 5, United States Code, and any State, Tribal, or local provision of law requiring disclosure of information or records; and(B)withheld, without discretion, from the public under section 552(b)(3)(B) of title 5, United States Code, and any State, Tribal, or local provision of law requiring disclosure of information or records.(6)Transaction authority(A)In generalIn addition to any other authority granted to the Secretary under any other provision of law, the Secretary is authorized to enter into and perform contracts, cooperative agreements, grants, and other transactions with public agencies, private organizations, and persons to carry out the program developed and carried out under paragraph (1).(B)Minimizing delaysThe Secretary may establish and utilize pre-approved national security contracting mechanisms, model partnership agreements, and expedited review procedures for purposes of entering into transactions under subparagraph (A).; and(4)in paragraph (7), as so redesignated, by striking 2022 through 2026 and inserting 2027 through 2031.Passed the House of Representatives June 29, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 7305 RH: Energy Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-05-12 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 563119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7305[Report No. 119–646]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 2, 2026Ms. Castor of Florida (for herself and Mr. Evans of Colorado) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceMay 12, 2026Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on February 2, 2026A BILLTo amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to reauthorize the Department of Energy’s Energy Sector Operational Support for Cyberresilience Program to provide operational support for energy sector cybersecurity and resilience.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Energy Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026.2.Energy Sector Operational Support for Cyberresilience ProgramSection 40125(c) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (42 U.S.C. 18724(c)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (1)—(A)by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (E) as subparagraphs (B) through (F), respectively;(B)by inserting before subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, the following:(A)to strengthen the collective defense, response, and resilience of the United States energy sector—(i)by enhancing collaboration between the government and the energy sector to analyze threats to the energy sector and to deny, disrupt, and mitigate operational impacts to energy systems—(I)by exchanging information at the classified and unclassified level, collectively analyzing potential and realized threats, and providing recommendations to mitigate these threats that benefit the broader energy sector; and(II)by increasing operational collaboration through establishing the technical infrastructure necessary to house, access, and perform advanced analytics and experimentation to enable analysis, discovery, alerts, and collaboration activities of intelligence-driven and intelligence-informed technical data and knowledge, threat information and to share actionable insights and threat mitigation;(ii)by advancing the collective understanding of national security risks and vulnerabilities associated with the energy sector that may be exploited by adversaries; and(iii)by increasing the energy sector’s understanding of threat actor tactics, techniques, procedures, indicators of compromise, capabilities, and activities that present risks to the energy sector;;(C)in subparagraph (D), as so redesignated, by striking sector; and inserting sector; and;(D)in subparagraph (E), as so redesignated, by striking ; and and inserting .; and(E)by striking subparagraph (F), as so redesignated;(2)by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (7);(3)by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:(2)Energy Threat Analysis CenterThe Secretary may carry out any activity of the program developed and carried out under paragraph (1) through an Energy Threat Analysis Center, which may be established at one or more physical locations.(3)No right or benefit(A)Secretarial authorityThe provision of assistance or information under the program developed and carried out under paragraph (1) to a governmental or private entity shall be at the sole and unreviewable discretion of the Secretary.(B)Provision of assistance or informationThe provision of assistance or information under the program developed and carried out under paragraph (1) to a governmental or private entity shall not create a right or benefit, substantive or procedural, for any other governmental or private entity to similar assistance or information.(4)Nonapplicability of FACAThe program developed and carried out under paragraph (1) shall not be considered an advisory committee under chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code.(5)Exemption from disclosureInformation shared by or with the Federal Government or a State, Tribal, or local government under the program developed and carried out under paragraph (1) shall be—(A)deemed voluntarily shared information and exempt from disclosure under section 552 of title 5, United States Code, and any State, Tribal, or local provision of law requiring disclosure of information or records; and(B)withheld, without discretion, from the public under section 552(b)(3)(B) of title 5, United States Code, and any State, Tribal, or local provision of law requiring disclosure of information or records.(6)Transaction authority(A)In generalIn addition to any other authority granted to the Secretary under any other provision of law, the Secretary is authorized to enter into and perform contracts, cooperative agreements, grants, and other transactions with public agencies, private organizations, and persons to carry out the program developed and carried out under paragraph (1).(B)Minimizing delaysThe Secretary may establish and utilize pre-approved national security contracting mechanisms, model partnership agreements, and expedited review procedures for purposes of entering into transactions under subparagraph (A).; and(4)in paragraph (7), as so redesignated, by striking 2022 through 2026 and inserting 2027 through 2031.May 12, 2026Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2026 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/02/2026 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/02/2026 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 02/02/2026 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. |
| 02/04/2026 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 02/04/2026 | House committee actions | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. |
| 05/12/2026 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-646. |
| 05/12/2026 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-646. |
| 05/12/2026 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 563. |
| 06/29/2026 | House floor actions | Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 06/29/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4300-4302) |
| 06/29/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7305. |
| 06/29/2026 | Library of Congress | 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) |
| 06/29/2026 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4300-4301) |
| 06/29/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 07/13/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to reauthorize the Department of Energy's Energy Sector Operational Support for Cyberresilience Program to provide operational support for energy sector cybersecurity and resilience. |
| Display Title | Energy Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026 |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Energy Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Energy Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026 |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to reauthorize the Department of Energy’s Energy Sector Operational Support for Cyberresilience Program to provide operational support for energy sector cybersecurity and resilience. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Energy Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Energy Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026 |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 07/13/2026 Referred To |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 05/12/2026 Reported By |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 02/02/2026 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Energy
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