Hydrogen for Ports Act

The Hydrogen for Ports Act creates a federal grant program to fund port infrastructure using hydrogen and ammonia as clean energy sources. Eligible entities - including states, local governments, tribes, port authorities, and private port operators partnering with public entities - can apply for grants to install or operate hydrogen/ammonia-fueled cargo equipment, trucks, vessels, shore power systems, and fueling infrastructure. The program prioritizes projects that reduce emissions, benefit low-income communities, create quality U.S. jobs, and avoid net job losses from automation (prohibiting grants for fully automated equipment that causes such losses). Additionally, the bill mandates a study on safety, feasibility, and storage challenges for hydrogen and ammonia fuels in maritime settings.