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This bill establishes the Energy Threat Analysis Program (ETAP), a comprehensive initiative within the Department of Energy (DOE) designed to enhance the security and resilience of the United States energy sector. The program will be managed by the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response and supported by the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, with the primary goals of analyzing and mitigating threats to energy infrastructure, improving situational awareness, and facilitating collaboration between government agencies and private sector entities. Key functions include developing actionable threat information, understanding national security risks in the energy sector, sharing intelligence in secure settings, and coordinating with multiple federal agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, and the FBI. The program will create an Energy Threat Analysis Center, leverage advanced technology providers like National Laboratories, and consult with various stakeholders including state and local governments and industry organizations. Notably, the program has built-in protections for shared information, ensuring confidentiality and voluntary participation, and is set to operate for 10 years with an initial funding authorization of $50 million for fiscal years 2025-2029. The bill explicitly prohibits entities of concern from participating in the program and requires annual reporting to Congress on the program's achievements and areas for improvement.

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