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42 U.S.C. 12402: Report to CongressText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 128-HYDROGEN RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
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§12402. Report to Congress

(a)  Not later than January 1, 1999, the Secretary shall transmit to Congress a detailed report on the status and progress of the programs authorized under this chapter.

(b)  A report under subsection (a) shall include, in addition to any views and recommendations of the Secretary⁠—

(1)  an analysis of the effectiveness of the programs authorized under this chapter, to be prepared and submitted to the Secretary by the Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel established under section 12407 of this title; and

(2)  recommendations of the Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel for any improvements in the program that are needed, including recommendations for additional legislation.

( Pub. L. 101–566, § 103 , Nov. 15, 1990 , 104 Stat. 2797 ; Pub. L. 104–271, title I, § 102(a) , Oct. 9, 1996 , 110 Stat. 3304 .)

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1996⁠—Pub. L. 104–271 amended section generally, substituting provisions requiring report to Congress on chapter programs by Jan. 1, 1999, for provisions regarding preparation and contents of comprehensive 5-year program management plan for research and development activities and comprehensive large-scale hydrogen demonstration plan with respect to section 12404 demonstrations.