Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management Relocation Act of 2025

Key Points

• This bill, introduced by Pennsylvania Senators McCormick and Fetterman, would move the Department of Energy’s fossil fuel and carbon management office from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh. The move would need to be finished by December 31, 2026.
• The move aims to place the government office closer to the heart of the nation's energy production. Pittsburgh has a long history with coal and natural gas, and supporters believe having the office there will help officials better understand the needs of energy-producing communities.
• A major concern with moving federal agencies is that many experienced employees might quit rather than move their families. The bill requires the Secretary of Energy to report on how many people leave their jobs because of the relocation and how the agency plans to fix those staffing gaps.
• The Department of Energy must also look at how the move affects workers' rights. They will have to report to Congress on whether the relocation makes it harder for employees to negotiate their pay and working conditions through their representatives or unions.

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