Nearly 50 members of Congress, including California's Democratic Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, signed a letter urging the Energy Department to maintain funding for hydrogen hubs, specifically highlighting the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems Hub in California. The letter expressed concern about the potential cuts in funding and staff across different government departments, especially mentioning reductions in climate project grants under the Environmental Protection Agency. Lawmakers stressed the significance of continuing support for renewable clean hydrogen energy systems to ensure affordable energy and sustainable pathways. The call to maintain funding for hydrogen hubs comes amidst broader budget cuts by the Trump administration, raising uncertainties about the future of investments in hydrogen technology and other renewable energy projects.