Hydrogen for Industry Act of 2024

The Hydrogen for Industry Act of 2024 establishes a federal grant program to fund commercial-scale demonstration projects using hydrogen in heavy manufacturing sectors like steel, cement, ammonia production, and chemical synthesis. It allocates $1.2 billion (2025-2029) for competitive grants up to $400 million per project, requiring 50% cost sharing from applicants and prioritizing projects that reduce emissions, use ≥50% hydrogen blends, and benefit disadvantaged communities. Projects must complete pilot testing, monitor hydrogen leaks, and demonstrate emissions reductions at industrial facilities. The bill also mandates a federal study on hydrogen safety, costs, and environmental impacts for industrial use.