A group of U.S. Democratic senators, including Martin Heinrich and Patty Murray, are calling on Energy Secretary Chris Wright to uphold laws mandating the funding of clean energy projects, such as four hydrogen hubs established under legislation passed prior to the Trump administration. These hydrogen hubs are part of President Joe Biden's plan to decarbonize the U.S. economy and boost the production of 'clean hydrogen' for industrial users. The senators are alarmed by potential funding cuts to not only the hydrogen hubs but also to projects related to carbon capture, critical minerals, and battery storage. They argue that such initiatives have already received funding through various legislation and should be supported to combat climate change. The senators emphasize the constitutional authority of Congress to appropriate funds, urging the administration to faithfully execute laws related to clean energy investments. Meanwhile, the Department of Energy is under scrutiny for its review of projects, which has raised concerns about the prioritization of fossil fuel production under the previous administration's 'energy dominance' agenda. The senators stress the importance of respecting legal requirements and ensuring that funds allocated for clean energy projects are utilized as intended.