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Clean Hydrogen Support: Pilot Program and Subsidies

This act establishes a pilot program to support companies using clean hydrogen. These companies can receive funds to cover the costs of producing or purchasing clean hydrogen, encouraging its wider adoption in industry, transportation, and energy. The goal is to reduce pollution and develop new technologies.
Key points
The U.S. government will launch a pilot program to provide financial support to companies using clean hydrogen.
Companies can receive up to $50 million annually (or up to $100 million in exceptional cases) to cover the cost difference between clean hydrogen and cheaper conventional hydrogen.
The program aims to promote the use of clean hydrogen in various sectors, such as ammonia, fuel, and chemical production, as well as in transportation and power generation.
Priority will be given to projects that significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support the development of hydrogen infrastructure.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5965
Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
Process start date: 2021-11-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Clean Hydrogen Deployment Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5965.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. government will launch a pilot program to provide financial support to companies using clean hydrogen.
  • Companies can receive up to $50 million annually (or up to $100 million in exceptional cases) to cover the cost difference between clean hydrogen and cheaper conventional hydrogen.
  • The program aims to promote the use of clean hydrogen in various sectors, such as ammonia, fuel, and chemical production, as well as in transportation and power generation.
  • Priority will be given to projects that significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support the development of hydrogen infrastructure.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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