Bill Summary
This resolution designates October 8, 2020 as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day" in recognition of the important role that hydrogen and fuel cell technologies play in the United States. The resolution highlights the abundance of hydrogen in the universe and the US's leadership in developing these technologies. It also recognizes the various applications of hydrogen fuel cells, such as for power generation and transportation, and their potential to address energy, environmental, and economic issues. The resolution also acknowledges the safety and storage capabilities of hydrogen, as well as its potential to be derived from various domestic resources. Overall, the resolution aims to promote the use and innovation of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in the US.
Possible Impacts
1. This legislation could raise awareness about the use of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, potentially leading to increased adoption and usage of these clean and efficient energy sources.
2. It could also encourage investment and funding for research and development of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, creating job opportunities in this field.
3. This legislation could also potentially impact the transportation industry by promoting the use of zero-emission vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells, potentially reducing air pollution and promoting a healthier environment.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 720 Agreed to Senate (ATS)] <DOC> 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 720 Designating October 8, 2020, as ``National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 24, 2020 Mr. Graham (for himself, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Portman, Mr. Murphy, and Mr. Coons) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Designating 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 Senate designates October 8, 2020, as ``National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day''. <all>