The Energy Emergency Leadership Act (H.R. 7258) requires the Secretary of Energy to assign additional responsibilities to assistant secretaries, focusing on energy emergencies and security. This includes managing energy infrastructure and cybersecurity. The Department of Energy must coordinate these efforts with other federal agencies.
H.R. 7258 was introduced in the 119th Congress by Laurel Lee (Republican) and is currently listed as “Passed House”. It is classified under the Energy policy area, one of 120 bills in that area we track this Congress.
Laurel Lee is the sponsor of 5 bills in our database this Congress, so H.R. 7258 is part of a broader legislative agenda rather than a one-off proposal.
Senate lobbying disclosures list 15 organizations lobbying on this bill’s issue area.
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates H.R. 7258 3/10 (low risk), higher than 88% of analyzed bills; the average in Energy is 2.2/10.
Supporters of the Energy Emergency Leadership Act highlight its proactive approach to enhancing national energy security and infrastructure resilience. They argue that by emphasizing cybersecurity and emergency preparedness, the bill positions the U.S. to better respond to energy crises, ultimately protecting consumers and the economy.
Critics of the Energy Emergency Leadership Act express concerns about potential bureaucratic overreach and the effectiveness of assigning more responsibilities within the Department of Energy. Some argue that the bill may not adequately address existing vulnerabilities in energy infrastructure and could lead to inefficiencies in response efforts.
The Energy Emergency Leadership Act, sponsored by Laurel Lee, does not show any direct industry overlaps with her top donor industries, indicating a lower risk of conflicts of interest. The lobbying activity in the energy policy area includes significant contributions from various organizations, such as WUXI APPTEC SALES LLC at $150,000 and TETRA PAK, INC. at $90,000. However, these contributions do not directly correlate with the sponsor's donor base, which suggests that the financial influences may not directly affect the legislative intent of the bill. Voters should be aware that while lobbying exists in the energy sector, the absence of direct donor overlaps minimizes the potential for conflicts of interest in this specific bill.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WUXI APPTEC SALES LLC | DGA GROUP GOVERNMENT RELATIONS LLC | $150,000 |
| TETRA PAK, INC. | TETRA PAK, INC. | $90,000 |
| AMERICAN PEANUT SHELLERS ASSOCIATION | AMERICAN PEANUT SHELLERS ASSOCIATION | $46,749 |
| NATIONAL TRUCK EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION | NATIONAL TRUCK EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION | $40,000 |
| TALENTBRIDGE | THE WALTER GROUP | $30,000 |
| ENDOMETRIOSIS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA | THE WALTER GROUP | $20,000 |
| AMERICARBON | SUNDAY CREEK HORIZONS, LLC | $20,000 |
| OHIO UNIVERSITY | SUNDAY CREEK HORIZONS, LLC | $20,000 |
| HEALTH INDUSTRY DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION | MCDERMOTT+ LLC | $10,000 |
| APPALACHIAN CHILDREN COALITION | SUNDAY CREEK HORIZONS, LLC | $10,000 |
| MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM | SUNDAY CREEK HORIZONS, LLC | $10,000 |
| CORE NATURAL RESOURCES, INC. FKA CONSOL ENERGY INC. | SUNDAY CREEK HORIZONS, LLC | $10,000 |
| ASGA FISHERIES POLICY ALLIANCE INC | MR. ANTHONY FRIEDRICH | undisclosed |
| ASGA FISHERIES POLICY ALLIANCE INC | ASGA FISHERIES POLICY ALLIANCE INC | undisclosed |
| SCIOTO VALLEY - PIKETON AREA (COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS) | SUNDAY CREEK HORIZONS, LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
What does H.R. 7258 do?
The Energy Emergency Leadership Act (H.R. 7258) requires the Secretary of Energy to assign additional responsibilities to assistant secretaries, focusing on energy emergencies and security. This includes managing energy infrastructure and cybersecurity. The Department of Energy must coordinate these efforts with other federal agencies.
Has H.R. 7258 received a floor vote?
No roll-call vote on H.R. 7258 is recorded in our database yet. Its current status is “Passed House”.
Does H.R. 7258 have a conflict of interest?
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates H.R. 7258 3/10 (low risk), higher than 88% of analyzed bills; the average in Energy is 2.2/10. This score reflects overlap between the sponsor’s campaign funding, lobbying activity, and the industries the bill affects. It is a transparency indicator, not an accusation.
What is the status of H.R. 7258?
H.R. 7258 is currently “Passed House” as of our last update on July 1, 2026.
Who sponsored H.R. 7258?
H.R. 7258 was sponsored by Laurel Lee (Republican).
