# Understanding the RISE UP Act

The RISE UP Act is a straightforward request for information. It requires the President to write a report to Congress within 30 days explaining what tools and powers the federal government currently has to handle a major energy crisis. Think of it like asking a fire chief to document what equipment and authority they have available if a huge fire breaks out.

The report needs to cover three main things. First, it should list all the existing powers the President and federal agencies already have to respond when energy supplies are severely disrupted—whether that's oil shortages, natural gas cutoffs, or other critical energy problems. Second, the President needs to assess whether these current powers are actually enough to handle a serious energy emergency, or if there are gaps. Third, if there are gaps, the report should identify what new legal authority Congress might need to give the President to better handle such a crisis.

To put together this report, the President must consult with key cabinet members including the Secretaries of Energy, State, Commerce, and Treasury, plus any other federal agencies that seem relevant. This ensures the report draws on expertise from across the government. The bill doesn't actually change any laws or create new powers—it simply requires the administration to take stock of what it already has and tell Congress whether that's sufficient. It's essentially a fact-finding mission that could lead to future legislation if the report shows the government needs more tools to manage energy emergencies.

RISE UP Act

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Responding to Interruptions in the Supply of Energy to Undermine Putin Act or the RISE UP Act This bill directs the President to submit to Congress a report that (1) summarizes the existing authorities of the federal government to respond to a severe energy supply interruption, (2) assesses whether the existing authorities provide for an adequate response to such an interruption, and (3) identifies any additional statutory authority needed to allow the government to better respond to such an interruption.