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RepublicanBill · H.R. 4172· House(119-HR-4172)

OCED Elimination Act

Rep. Gill
Age: 32 years
Texas
Introduced
6/26/2025
Last activity
6/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Sponsored by
Brandon Gill
Cosponsors
Republican - 9Democrat - 0
Energy
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the ``OCED Elimination Act'', aims to abolish the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations within the Department of Energy. It specifically directs the removal of this office from the government. To achieve this, the act repeals Section 41201 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Yes

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+2

    The act specifically reduces spending by abolishing an entire administrative office and its functions.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government owes?+1

    Eliminating a government office and its associated programs can lead to reduced federal spending.

  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+1

    Reducing the scope of government agencies can be seen as an act of fiscal responsibility.

The opposite· 3 of 10

  • Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-3

    Eliminating clean energy demonstrations may slow the transition to low-carbon energy sources.

  • Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?-3

    Abolishing the OCED will directly decrease federal investment in renewable energy demonstrations.

  • Does this put more money into scientific research?-3

    Abolishing the office removes a specific channel for scientific research in clean energy technology.