Former US President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, which included tax credits for hydrogen producers initiating projects before 2033. However, House Republicans aimed to eliminate the 45V credit for any projects starting construction after 2025. As a response, approximately 250 companies and labor groups penned a letter advocating for an extension of the construction deadline until December 31, 2029. This extension would enable hydrogen projects to remain eligible for the tax break. Among the signatories were the Business Council for Sustainable Energy and the Nuclear Hydrogen Initiative. The letter emphasized that maintaining the 45V credit could secure billions of dollars in domestic manufacturing investments and generate additional jobs in construction, technology, and operations. The ongoing debate within the Senate revolves around the potential economic benefits and job opportunities tied to preserving the tax credit beyond 2025.