Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act

10/10/2024, 1:43 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
The Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, also known as Bill 118 s 5145, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide incentives for farmers to use renewable fuels in their agricultural operations.

The bill proposes a number of measures to achieve this goal. Firstly, it would establish a grant program to help farmers purchase equipment and infrastructure needed to produce and use renewable fuels on their farms. This could include things like biodiesel processors, ethanol storage tanks, or electric tractors.

Additionally, the bill would provide tax credits to farmers who produce renewable fuels on their farms, such as biodiesel or ethanol. These tax credits would help offset the costs of producing these fuels and make them more competitive with traditional fossil fuels. Overall, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act aims to support farmers in transitioning to more sustainable and environmentally friendly fuel sources. By providing financial incentives and support, the bill seeks to promote the use of renewable fuels in agriculture and reduce the carbon footprint of farming operations.
Congress
118

Number
S - 5145

Introduced on
2024-09-24

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/24/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
The Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, also known as Bill 118 s 5145, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide incentives for farmers to use renewable fuels in their agricultural operations.

The bill proposes a number of measures to achieve this goal. Firstly, it would establish a grant program to help farmers purchase equipment and infrastructure needed to produce and use renewable fuels on their farms. This could include things like biodiesel processors, ethanol storage tanks, or electric tractors.

Additionally, the bill would provide tax credits to farmers who produce renewable fuels on their farms, such as biodiesel or ethanol. These tax credits would help offset the costs of producing these fuels and make them more competitive with traditional fossil fuels. Overall, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act aims to support farmers in transitioning to more sustainable and environmentally friendly fuel sources. By providing financial incentives and support, the bill seeks to promote the use of renewable fuels in agriculture and reduce the carbon footprint of farming operations.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the use of foreign feedstocks for purposes of the clean fuel production credit, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Taxation

Comments

APPROVED
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Pearl Watts
@tomato_kidney_bean_tubers28158
I don't get why they're pushing this bill, what's the point of it? Seems like another waste of taxpayer money. Who really benefits from this anyway?

Recent Activity

Latest Action9/24/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.