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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after the Department of Energy canceled funding for 11 energy and manufacturing projects in WA, including funding for the historic Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub, totaling $1.1 billion.

“President Trump’s campaign of political retribution continues, and hardworking Washingtonians are now part of the collateral damage. This politically motivated claw back of funds will result in significant job losses and increased utility bills in our state.”

“The President of the United States is playing politics by targeting states that did not vote for him. I will fight this decision to save Washington jobs and avoid another hike on our energy bills.”

Background:

• The Department of Energy canceled a total of 223 projects in states that almost exclusively did not vote for President Trump totaling over $7.5 billion, including the 11 projects in Washington.
• Recipients of these investments in Washington were to include the Pacific NW Hydrogen Hub, Washington State University, and PACCAR.
• The Pacific NW Hydrogen Hub – which has enjoyed strong bipartisan support – was awarded $1 billion in 2023 to accelerate clean hydrogen technology, production, and deployment.
• Similarly, yesterday, Trump canceled roughly $18 billion for the New York-New Jersey Gateway Program, a new train tunnel under the Hudson River to connect the two states, and New York City’s Second Avenue Subway line, in another act of retribution against Democrat-run states.