National Defense Infrastructure Protection Act of 2026

This bill would let the Secretary of Defense certify fuel and energy infrastructure as necessary for military fuel supply or readiness, and would require a review of existing domestic energy infrastructure for certification within 30 days of enactment. Lawsuits by states, local or Tribal governments, or private parties seeking to stop or restrict certified infrastructure would face a higher standard for temporary court orders, and the certification would count as conclusive evidence that interruption would harm military readiness. Such lawsuits filed in state court could be moved to federal court, cases brought by governments would have to be filed in the federal district where the operator is based, and federal courts would have to handle these cases ahead of other civil matters. Operators could sue to enforce the law and would be awarded attorney fees from the government entity if they substantially win.

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Sponsors

• Wesley Hunt Republican sponsor
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