HR3960-118

Introduced

To encourage the use of hydrogen in the aviation sector, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Jun 9, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This bill, To encourage the use of hydrogen in the aviation sector, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting transportation operators and travelers. The main policy domain is Transportation, Energy, Environment.

Who Benefits and How

transportation operators and travelers may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.

Who Bears the Burden and How

federal implementing agencies, transportation operators and travelers may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.

Key Provisions

  • Section H5F871639F3274D0BA0EAFBBD01521814: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hydrogen Aviation Development Act.
  • Section H184EFB4BC33C450088AA978C86C6EDCC: 2. Airport Improvement Program use of funds Section 47102 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following:...
  • Section H562177F3B80B414CAAD1AD6573E86449: 3. CLEEN engine and airframe technology partnership Section 47511(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking jet fuels for civil subsonic...
  • Section H72F414AEAA47495288D51A9D2AA0C988: 4. Center of Excellence for Alternative Jet Fuels and Environment (ASCENT) The Center of Excellence for Alternative Jet Fuels and Environment (ASCENT) shall...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

This bill, To encourage the use of hydrogen in the aviation sector, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting transportation operators and travelers.

Key Policy Areas

Transportation, Energy, Environment

Primary Purpose

This bill, To encourage the use of hydrogen in the aviation sector, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting transportation operators and travelers.

Policy Domains

Transportation Energy Environment

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • transportation operators and travelers
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transportation operators and travelers:
Identified Costs
  • federal implementing agencies
  • transportation operators and travelers
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federal implementing agencies:
transportation operators and travelers:

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Jun 9, 2023

Ms. DelBene introduced the following bill; which was referred to …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Transportation Energy Environment
Actor Mappings
"the_administrator"
→ The Administrator identified in the operative section

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