A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to require that financial assistance provided by the Department of Energy promote high labor standards, community benefits, domestic manufacturing, and support for small or disadvantaged communities, and for other purposes.
Latest action (15 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
S. 5401 is a bill introduced in the Senate that would amend the Department of Energy Organization Act. Based on its title, its stated purpose is to require that financial assistance provided by the Department of Energy—such as grants, loans, or other funding programs—promote high labor standards, community benefits, domestic manufacturing, and support for small or disadvantaged communities. Because the full legislative text has not yet been published, the specific mechanisms, definitions, or requirements the bill would establish are not currently known.
In general terms, a bill of this kind would affect entities that receive or apply for Department of Energy financial assistance, potentially including energy companies, manufacturers, contractors, and community organizations. It could also affect workers and communities connected to DOE-funded projects, since the stated goals involve labor standards and benefits for small or disadvantaged communities. However, without the actual text, the precise scope of who qualifies or how compliance would be assessed cannot be described.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on September 15, 2026, by Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM). Its only recorded action to date is introduction. It would next need to be considered by the relevant Senate committee, which could hold hearings, amend the bill, or decide whether to advance it further. No additional action has occurred as of the latest update.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 15, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 5401 do?
- S. 5401 is a bill introduced in the Senate that would amend the Department of Energy Organization Act. Based on its title, its stated purpose is to require that financial assistance provided by the Department of Energy—such as grants, loans, or other funding programs—promote high labor standards, community benefits, domestic manufacturing, and support for small or disadvantaged communities. Because the full legislative text has not yet been published, the specific mechanisms, definitions, or requirements the bill would establish are not currently known. In general terms, a bill of this kind would affect entities that receive or apply for Department of Energy financial assistance, potentially including energy companies, manufacturers, contractors, and community organizations. It could also affect workers and communities connected to DOE-funded projects, since the stated goals involve labor standards and benefits for small or disadvantaged communities. However, without the actual text, the precise scope of who qualifies or how compliance would be assessed cannot be described. The bill was introduced in the Senate on September 15, 2026, by Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM). Its only recorded action to date is introduction. It would next need to be considered by the relevant Senate committee, which could hold hearings, amend the bill, or decide whether to advance it further. No additional action has occurred as of the latest update.
- Has S. 5401 become law?
- Not yet. As of 15 Sep 2026, S. 5401 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5401?
- S. 5401 was sponsored by Sen. Martin Heinrich [D-NM] (Democrat-NM), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5401?
- Introduced (15 Sep 2026).
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