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Jim Costa (D-CA)

Expressing support for the designation of October 8, 2026, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".

H.Res. 1611 · House resolution Energy

A Democratic resolution with 4 Republican cosponsors · See all 8 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

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What this bill would do

This resolution expresses support for designating October 8, 2026, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day. It highlights hydrogen as the most abundant element in the universe and notes the leadership of the United States in developing fuel cell and hydrogen technologies. The text recognizes the historical role of hydrogen fuel cells in the United States space program and their modern uses in power generation and zero-emission transportation. Furthermore, the resolution points out that hydrogen can be derived from various domestic resources and helps enhance the power grid. Ultimately, the House of Representatives resolves to support the creation of this designated day.