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This bill, titled the "Energy Emergency Leadership Act," amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to formally assign specific energy emergency and security functions to an Assistant Secretary within the Department of Energy. These functions include responsibilities related to energy infrastructure, its security and resilience, emerging threats, cybersecurity, supply, and emergency planning, coordination, response, and restoration. Additionally, the Assistant Secretary will provide technical assistance and support to state, local, or tribal governments and energy sector entities upon request, to help them protect against, detect, and respond to energy security threats, risks, and incidents, all while coordinating with other relevant federal agencies.