[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 4000 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 4000
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.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 12, 2025
Mr. Steube introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce
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A BILL
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.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 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.
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