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Electric Power Infrastructure Improvement Act

2/9/2022, 12:55 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 7172

Electric Power Infrastructure Improvement Act

This bill allows a tax credit for investment in a qualifying electric power transmission line property. The bill defines qualifying electric power transmission line property as (1) any overhead, submarine, or underground transmission facility that is capable of transmitting electricity at a voltage of not less than 345 kilovolts, has a transmission capacity of not less than 1,000 megawatts, is an alternating current or direct transmission line, and delivers power produced in either a rural area or offshore; and (2) conductors or cables, or other specified equipment, necessary for the proper operation of the facility.

Current Status of Bill HR 7172

Bill HR 7172 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 11, 2020. Bill HR 7172 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 11, 2020.  Bill HR 7172's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of June 11, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7172

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7172

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Potential Impact Areas

- Business expenses
- Electric power generation and transmission
- Income tax credits

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7172

Electric Power Infrastructure Improvement Act
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a tax credit for installation of regionally significant electric power transmission lines.
Electric Power Infrastructure Improvement Act

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