Bill Summary
This resolution officially recognizes October 8th as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day" and acknowledges the importance of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in the United States. It highlights the abundance of hydrogen in the universe and the US's leadership in developing and deploying these technologies. The resolution also notes the various uses of fuel cells, such as for power generation and zero-emission transportation, and the potential for hydrogen to be derived from renewable resources. It emphasizes the safety and efficiency of these technologies and the role they can play in enhancing the grid and promoting renewable energy. Finally, it acknowledges the importance of American ingenuity in paving the way for the future use of hydrogen technologies.
Possible Impacts
1. People who work in the energy industry may be affected by this legislation as it promotes the development and use of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, which can provide clean, efficient, and safe energy solutions for various applications.
2. Consumers who rely on backup power sources may be affected as this legislation recognizes the importance of stationary fuel cells as a reliable backup power option in the event of grid outages.
3. The general public may be affected by this legislation as it highlights the potential benefits of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, such as reduced water use, energy storage capabilities, and the use of domestically available resources, which could contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1158 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1158
Supporting the recognition of October 8, 2020, as ``National Hydrogen
and Fuel Cell Day''.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 29, 2020
Mr. Costa (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Morelle, Mr. Larson of
Connecticut, Mrs. Hayes, Mr. Levin of California, Mr. Panetta, Mr.
DeFazio, Mr. Michael F. Doyle of Pennsylvania, Mr. O'Halleran, Mr.
Rouda, Mr. Cox of California, and Mr. McKinley) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform
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RESOLUTION
Supporting the recognition of October 8, 2020, as ``National Hydrogen
and Fuel Cell Day''.
Whereas hydrogen, which has an atomic mass of 1.008, is the most abundant
element in the universe;
Whereas the United States is a world leader in the development and deployment of
fuel cell and hydrogen technologies;
Whereas hydrogen fuel cells played an instrumental role in the United States
space program, helping the United States achieve the mission of landing
a man on the Moon;
Whereas private industry, Federal and State governments, national laboratories,
and institutions of higher education continue to improve fuel cell and
hydrogen technologies to address the most pressing energy,
environmental, and economic issues of the United States;
Whereas fuel cells utilizing hydrogen and hydrogen-rich fuels to generate
electricity are clean, efficient, safe, and resilient technologies being
used for--
(1) stationary and backup power generation; and
(2) zero-emission transportation for light-duty vehicles, industrial
vehicles, delivery vans, buses, trucks, trains, military vehicles, marine
applications, and aerial vehicles;
Whereas stationary fuel cells are being placed in service for continuous and
backup power to provide business and energy consumers with reliable
power in the event of grid outages;
Whereas stationary fuel cells can help reduce water use, as compared to
traditional power generation technologies;
Whereas fuel cell electric vehicles that utilize hydrogen can completely
replicate the experience of internal combustion vehicles, including
comparable range and refueling times;
Whereas hydrogen fuel cell industrial vehicles are being deployed at logistical
hubs and warehouses across the United States and exported to facilities
in Europe and Asia;
Whereas hydrogen is a nontoxic gas that can be derived from a variety of
domestically available traditional and renewable resources, including
solar, wind, biogas, and the abundant supply of natural gas in the
United States;
Whereas hydrogen and fuel cells can store energy to help enhance the grid and
maximize opportunities to deploy renewable energy;
Whereas the United States produces and uses approximately 10,000,000 metric tons
of hydrogen per year;
Whereas engineers and safety code and standard professionals have developed
consensus-based protocols for safe delivery, handling, and use of
hydrogen; and
Whereas the ingenuity of the people of the United States is essential to paving
the way for the future use of hydrogen technologies: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the
recognition of ``National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day''.
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