House Bill 6872 - Hydrogen for Ports Act

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-12-19

Recent Activity

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Alternative Names

Hydrogen for Ports Act

Hydrogen for Ports Act

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to support hydrogen-fueled equipment at ports and to conduct a study with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security on the feasibility and safety of using hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as a shipping fuel.

Associated Legislation

Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2023

Policy Areas

Energy

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]

Committees and Subcommittees

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

Energy and Commerce Committee

Variations and Revisions

Hydrogen for Ports Act

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 6872
Introduced on
2023-12-19
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/19/2023
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to support hydrogen-fueled equipment at ports and to conduct a study with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security on the feasibility and safety of using hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as a shipping fuel.
Policy Areas
Energy

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Recent Activity

Latest Action1/2/2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.