Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 2118
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Clean Energy for America Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 17, 2021
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Jun 17, 2021
Latest Action
Jun 21, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2118
Congress
117
Policy Area
Taxation
Taxation
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of income, excise, property, inheritance, and employment taxes; tax administration and collection. Measures concerning state and local finance may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
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Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Clean Energy for America Act

This bill provides for tax incentives for investments in clean electricity, clean transportation, energy efficiency, and the termination of certain provisions relating to oil, gas, and other fossil fuels.

Among other provisions, the bill

  • allows new tax credits for investment in clean energy facilities and for the production of electricity from clean energy and clean fuel;
  • allows a new tax credit for expenditures for clean energy property used in connection with a principal residence;
  • allows a new tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel;
  • allows an alternative motor vehicle tax credit for fuel cell motor vehicles, electric vehicles, and for refueling property;
  • allows a tax credit for the production of electricity from clean hydrogen;
  • extends for one year the second generation biofuel producer tax credit and the tax credit for alternative fuels;
  • modifies existing tax credits for energy efficient residential buildings, energy efficient home improvement expenditures, geothermal heat pumps, and the tax deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings;
  • terminates certain provisions relating to oil, gas, and other fossil fuels;
  • requires that at least 15% of the total workforce labor hours be performed by qualified apprentices;
  • requires that projects receiving federal assistance comply with federal prevailing wage requirements; and
  • allows the issuance of tax-exempt private activity bonds for qualified carbon dioxide capture facilities.
Text (1)
Actions (3)
06/21/2021
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 78.
06/17/2021
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
06/17/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:12:14 PM