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DemocratBill · H.Res. 1611· House(119-HRES-1611)

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

Rep. Costa
Age: 74 years
California
Introduced
10/5/2026
Last activity
10/5/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by
Jim Costa
Cosponsors
Democrat - 4Republican - 4
Commemorations
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

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.