America First Energy Act

Summary

Amends the Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation law to restrict who can serve as voting Board members, the Executive Director, and Foundation officers and employees based on immigration or citizenship status. It bars Department of Energy employees from voting Board membership and requires covered positions be held only by U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, refugees admitted under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or lawful permanent residents, and adds a cross-reference to an existing disclosure/security provision (42 U.S.C. 6605).

• Voting Board members must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, admitted refugees, or lawful permanent residents.
• DOE employees are prohibited from serving as voting members of the Foundation's Board.
• The Executive Director and all Foundation officers and employees must meet the same immigration/citizenship eligibility.
• Adds a statutory cross-reference to 42 U.S.C. 6605 and subtitle D, linking personnel rules to disclosure/security requirements.
• Requires the Foundation to revise hiring and appointment procedures to verify eligible statuses.
• Does not change funding, create new programs, or alter the Foundation's mission directly.
• Could disqualify nonimmigrant visa holders and some other foreign-born staff from leadership or staff roles.
• Applies narrowly to the Foundation's board and personnel rather than broader federal workforce.