ETAP Act of 2024

S 914, the ETAP Act of 2024 (officially the Energy Threat Analysis Center Establishment Act), creates a new Energy Threat Analysis Center within the Department of Energy. The Center directly affects energy sector infrastructure owners, operators, and government agencies by enhancing threat awareness and response for the U.S. energy system. Key provisions require the Center to foster collaborative threat analysis between government and industry, share actionable security information securely, and coordinate with agencies like DHS, DoD, and the National Security Agency. It mandates regular consultation with energy sector stakeholders and includes a 10-year sunset provision. The bill establishes concrete operational mechanisms without creating new legal rights for entities.