July 15, 2025
Mr. Reschenthaler (for himself, Mr. Deluzio, and Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
To require the Secretary of Energy to relocate the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management Relocation Act of 2025
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Sec. 2. Relocation of Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management
(a) In general
Notwithstanding section 72 of title 4, United States Code, not later than December 31, 2026, the Secretary of Energy shall relocate the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (referred to in this section as the Office) from Washington, DC, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
(b) Report
Not later than 1 year after the relocation required under subsection (a) is completed, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to Congress a report describing—
(1)
any attrition of employees from the Office during and after that relocation;
(2)
the extent to which that attrition is attributable to that relocation;
(3)
how the Secretary of Energy will address that attrition; and
(4)
how that relocation affected the ability of employees of the Office to negotiate through representatives regarding conditions of employment.