Bills · HR 4415
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4415Energy
Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management Relocation Act of 2025
INTRO JUL 15· LAST ACTION JUL 15
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it would shift a significant federal office responsible for crucial energy technologies and carbon management to a new location. The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management plays a role in researching and developing cleaner ways to use fossil fuels and methods to capture carbon emissions, which are relevant to energy security and climate change efforts.
Moving the office could have various real-world impacts, from potentially boosting Pittsburgh's role as an energy research hub to creating significant upheaval for federal employees. If the bill becomes law, it could lead to changes in staff expertise and continuity within the office, depending on how many employees choose to relocate. If it doesn't pass, the office would remain in Washington, D.C., maintaining its current operational structure and location.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Energy to relocate the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management from Washington, D.C., to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
This provision mandates a physical move of a federal office, changing its operational base and geographic ties.
PROVISION 02
Sets a deadline for the relocation to be completed by December 31, 2026.
This establishes a clear timeline for the Department of Energy to execute the move.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Secretary of Energy to submit a report to Congress within one year after the relocation is completed.
This ensures accountability and provides Congress with data on the impact of the relocation, particularly on staffing and employee relations.
PROVISION 04
The report must describe employee attrition, its causes, and how the Secretary plans to address it, as well as the impact on employee collective bargaining.
This focuses congressional oversight on potential disruptions to staffing levels and employee rights resulting from the relocation.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
R· Pennsylvania
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
6
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 1 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 15
Introduced in House
JUL 15
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4415
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 15, 2025
Last actionJul 15, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 15, 2025
House BillHR 4415Energy
Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management Relocation Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUL 15, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 15, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
