WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) reintroduced the Hydrogen Permitting Simplification Act to streamline the hydrogen permitting process for federal hydrogen programs if the programs utilize zero-carbon emission sources. Lesko also introduced this legislation in the 117^th Congress.

“As we look toward a cleaner energy future, it is important that we utilize hydrogen as part of an all-of the-above energy approach,” said Congresswoman Lesko. “Yet, while Americans are facing high energy costs, companies that produce hydrogen from zero-carbon emission sources are also facing costly environmental regulations. I’m proud to once again introduce this important legislation to remove these burdensome regulatory barriers and empower American companies to become leaders in hydrogen production.”

This legislation amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to exempt federal hydrogen programs from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 if the programs utilize power sources that produce zero-carbon emissions, such as nuclear, solar, wind, or geothermal power.

Lesko was joined by Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), Buddy Carter (R-GA-01), Dan Newhouse (R-WA-04), Burgess Owens (R-UT-04), Greg Steube (R-FL-17), Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24), and Ryan Zinke (R-MT-01) in introducing the legislation.

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