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.
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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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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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
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.