OVERALL EMPLOYMENT IN A HYDROGEN ECONOMY.

SEC. 1820. OVERALL EMPLOYMENT IN A HYDROGEN ECONOMY. (a) Study.— (1) In general.—The Secretary shall carry out a study of the likely effects of a transition to a hydrogen economy on overall employment in the United States. (2) Contents.—In completing the study, the Secretary shall take into consideration— (A) the replacement effects of new goods and services; (B) international competition; (C) workforce training requirements; (D) multiple possible fuel cycles, including usage of raw materials; (E) rates of market penetration of technologies; and (F) regional variations based on geography. (b) Report.—Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the study under subsection (a).