Energy

The Subcommittee on Energy is a specialized panel within the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, one of the broadest and oldest standing committees in the U.S. House of Representatives. The subcommittee focuses on a narrower slice of the parent committee's expansive jurisdiction, concentrating specifically on energy matters while the full committee addresses health care, telecommunications, environment, and interstate commerce. This division of labor allows the subcommittee to conduct detailed reviews and initial hearings on energy-specific legislation before it advances to the full committee.

The subcommittee's jurisdiction covers national energy policy, including fossil energy, renewable energy, and nuclear energy. It also oversees energy infrastructure and security, focusing on pipelines, the strategic petroleum reserve, nuclear facilities, and cybersecurity for the nation's electrical grid. The subcommittee has authority over key federal agencies including the Department of Energy, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Chairman Robert E. Latta (R-OH) leads the subcommittee, with Ranking Member Kathy Castor (D-FL) representing the Democratic minority. The 30-member panel includes both Republican and Democratic members who work on energy legislation and conduct oversight hearings. Recent subcommittee activity has focused on grid reliability, energy infrastructure security against cyber and physical threats, nuclear energy development, and American energy dominance. These hearings bring together government officials, industry experts, and other stakeholders to examine energy policy challenges and opportunities.