Energy Threat Analysis Center Act Cost Estimate

The CBO has published a cost estimate for H.R. 7305, the Energy Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026. The bill would establish an Energy Threat Analysis Center within the Department of Energy to coordinate intelligence collection and analysis regarding threats to energy infrastructure, including physical and cyber threats. The CBO estimates the cost of implementing this legislation at approximately $14 million over the five-year period from 2026 through 2031. Most of these costs would be classified and not publicly available.

Critical infrastructure operators in the energy sector should monitor this legislation as it advances through Congress. The bill was ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on March 5, 2026. If enacted, entities operating energy infrastructure may face new reporting requirements or coordination obligations with the newly established Center. No compliance deadlines or penalties are specified in this cost estimate document.