Bill Summary
The "Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management Relocation Act of 2025" mandates the relocation of the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, by December 31, 2026. The legislation requires the Secretary of Energy to report to Congress within one year after the move, detailing any employee attrition related to the relocation, the reasons for this attrition, plans to address it, and any impacts on employees' ability to negotiate employment conditions. This act aims to enhance the office's operations and potentially leverage Pittsburgh's resources and workforce in the fossil energy and carbon management sectors.
Possible Impacts
Here are three examples of how the "Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management Relocation Act of 2025" could affect people:
1. **Employment Impact on Current Staff**: The relocation of the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management from Washington, DC, to Pittsburgh may result in job loss or employee attrition, as some employees may choose not to relocate. This could lead to unemployment for those who do not move and may affect their families and communities, as they may need to seek new jobs in a potentially challenging job market.
2. **Economic Development in Pittsburgh**: The relocation could stimulate the local economy in Pittsburgh by creating new job opportunities and supporting local businesses. The influx of government employees and their families may lead to increased demand for housing, services, and retail, contributing to economic growth in the region. This can positively impact local residents and businesses.
3. **Changes in Work Culture and Negotiation Power**: The relocation may alter the work culture of the Office, impacting how employees negotiate for their working conditions. If there is significant attrition due to the move, the remaining employees may have less bargaining power or face challenges in forming a cohesive workplace environment. This change could affect job satisfaction, employee morale, and overall productivity within the Office.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 4415 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 4415
To require the Secretary of Energy to relocate the Office of Fossil
Energy and Carbon Management to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 15, 2025
Mr. Reschenthaler (for himself, Mr. Deluzio, and Mr. Joyce of
Pennsylvania) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce
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A BILL
To require the Secretary of Energy to relocate the Office of Fossil
Energy and Carbon Management to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon
Management Relocation Act of 2025''.
SEC. 2. RELOCATION OF OFFICE OF FOSSIL ENERGY AND CARBON MANAGEMENT.
(a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 72 of title 4, United
States Code, not later than December 31, 2026, the Secretary of Energy
shall relocate the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management
(referred to in this section as the ``Office'') from Washington, DC, to
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
(b) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the relocation required
under subsection (a) is completed, the Secretary of Energy shall submit
to Congress a report describing--
(1) any attrition of employees from the Office during and
after that relocation;
(2) the extent to which that attrition is attributable to
that relocation;
(3) how the Secretary of Energy will address that
attrition; and
(4) how that relocation affected the ability of employees
of the Office to negotiate through representatives regarding
conditions of employment.
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