Expressing support for the designation of October 8, 2024, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".

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Introduced on September 27, 2024 by Jim Costa

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Supports the designation of October 8, 2024, as “National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day.”
Recognizes hydrogen as the most abundant element in the universe.
Acknowledges the U.S. as a leader in fuel cell and hydrogen technology development.
Highlights the role of hydrogen fuel cells in the U.S. space program, particularly in the Moon landing mission.
Notes ongoing improvements in fuel cell and hydrogen technologies by private industry, government, national laboratories, and educational institutions.
Describes fuel cells as clean, efficient, safe, and resilient technologies for:
- Stationary and backup power generation.
- Zero-emission transportation across various vehicle types (light-duty, industrial, buses, trucks, trains, military, marine, aerial).
Mentions the use of stationary fuel cells for reliable power during grid outages.
States that stationary fuel cells can reduce water use compared to traditional power generation.
Compares hydrogen fuel cell vehicles to internal combustion vehicles in terms of range and refueling times.
Notes the deployment of hydrogen fuel cell industrial vehicles in logistics and warehouses, with exports to Europe and Asia.
Highlights hydrogen as a nontoxic gas derived from various domestic resources, including renewable energy sources.
Emphasizes the role of hydrogen and fuel cells in energy storage and enhancing the electrical grid.
States that the U.S. produces approximately 10 million metric tons of hydrogen annually.
Mentions the development of safety protocols for the handling and use of hydrogen.
Acknowledges the importance of American ingenuity in advancing hydrogen technologies.

Last updated 12/17/2024

Supports the designation of October 8, 2024, as “National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day.”
Recognizes hydrogen as the most abundant element in the universe.
Acknowledges the U.S. as a leader in fuel cell and hydrogen technology development.
Highlights the role of hydrogen fuel cells in the U.S. space program, particularly in the Moon landing mission.
Notes ongoing improvements in fuel cell and hydrogen technologies by private industry, government, national laboratories, and educational institutions.
Describes fuel cells as clean, efficient, safe, and resilient technologies for:
- Stationary and backup power generation.
- Zero-emission transportation across various vehicle types (light-duty, industrial, buses, trucks, trains, military, marine, aerial).
Mentions the use of stationary fuel cells for reliable power during grid outages.
States that stationary fuel cells can reduce water use compared to traditional power generation.
Compares hydrogen fuel cell vehicles to internal combustion vehicles in terms of range and refueling times.
Notes the deployment of hydrogen fuel cell industrial vehicles in logistics and warehouses, with exports to Europe and Asia.
Highlights hydrogen as a nontoxic gas derived from various domestic resources, including renewable energy sources.
Emphasizes the role of hydrogen and fuel cells in energy storage and enhancing the electrical grid.
States that the U.S. produces approximately 10 million metric tons of hydrogen annually.
Mentions the development of safety protocols for the handling and use of hydrogen.
Acknowledges the importance of American ingenuity in advancing hydrogen technologies.