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To prohibit persons who are not citizens of the United States, except for those from the "Five Eyes", from accessing or entering Department of Energy sites and facilities.

USA119th CongressHR-4000| House 
| Updated: 6/12/2025
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation establishes a new restriction on access to facilities operated, owned, or leased by the Department of Energy . Its primary purpose is to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from entering or accessing these sensitive sites. However, the bill includes a specific exception for citizens of certain allied nations. This exemption applies to individuals from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, collectively known as the "Five Eyes" countries. The prohibition is set to take effect 60 days after the bill's enactment, requiring the Secretary of Energy to update all relevant regulations and procedures accordingly within that timeframe.
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Timeline
Jun 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • June 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 12, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Government Operations and Politics

To prohibit persons who are not citizens of the United States, except for those from the "Five Eyes", from accessing or entering Department of Energy sites and facilities.

USA119th CongressHR-4000| House 
| Updated: 6/12/2025
This legislation establishes a new restriction on access to facilities operated, owned, or leased by the Department of Energy . Its primary purpose is to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from entering or accessing these sensitive sites. However, the bill includes a specific exception for citizens of certain allied nations. This exemption applies to individuals from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, collectively known as the "Five Eyes" countries. The prohibition is set to take effect 60 days after the bill's enactment, requiring the Secretary of Energy to update all relevant regulations and procedures accordingly within that timeframe.
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Timeline
Jun 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • June 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 12, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Energy and Commerce Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted