119 HR 4000 IH: 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. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-06-12 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4000IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 12, 2025Mr. Steube introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo 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.

1.

Prohibition on access or entrance to Department of Energy sites and facilities by non-U.S. citizens

(a)

Prohibition

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, except as provided in subsection (b), a person who is not a citizen of the United States may not access or enter any site or facility owned, operated, or leased by the Department of Energy. (b)

Exception

The prohibition under subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to any person who is a citizen of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom. (c)

Effective date

The prohibition under subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (d)

Implementation

Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall revise any regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures as necessary to carry out this Act.