Washington, June 30 -- Congressman Tim Walberg issued the following press release:
Yesterday, the House passed the Energy Emergency Leadership Act, which was introduced by Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI), Laurel Lee (R-FL), and Greg Landsman (D-OH). The bipartisan legislation would amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to require the Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE) to assign energy emergency and energy security functions to an Assistant Secretary. This would include responsibilities related to infrastructure, cybersecurity, and supply and emergency planning.
"Our energy infrastructure powers industries, drives innovation, and sustains daily life for hundreds of millions of Americans," said Rep. Walberg. "With an i...