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Steel Industry Preservation Act

12/31/2022, 5:04 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4758

Bill 117 HR 4758, also known as the Steel Industry Preservation Act, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of supporting and revitalizing the steel industry in the United States. The bill seeks to address the challenges faced by the steel industry, including competition from foreign markets and declining demand for steel products.

The Steel Industry Preservation Act proposes several measures to support the domestic steel industry. One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a Steel Industry Revitalization Fund, which would provide financial assistance to steel companies facing financial difficulties. This fund would help these companies modernize their facilities, improve efficiency, and remain competitive in the global market.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to strengthen trade enforcement measures to prevent unfair trade practices that harm the domestic steel industry. This includes increasing penalties for countries that engage in dumping steel products in the US market at below-market prices. Furthermore, the Steel Industry Preservation Act aims to promote domestic steel production by requiring federal agencies to prioritize the use of American-made steel in infrastructure projects. This would help create demand for domestic steel products and support American steelworkers. Overall, Bill 117 HR 4758, the Steel Industry Preservation Act, seeks to support and revitalize the domestic steel industry by providing financial assistance, strengthening trade enforcement measures, and promoting the use of American-made steel in infrastructure projects. If passed, this bill could help protect American jobs and ensure the long-term viability of the steel industry in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 4758

Steel Industry Preservation Act

This bill extends and modifies the production tax credit for steel industry fuel. (Under current law, steel industry fuel is a fuel that is (1) produced through a process of liquefying coal waste sludge and distributing it on coal, and (2) used as a feedstock for the manufacture of coke.)

Specifically, the bill modifies the tax credit to (1) extend the credit period and the placed-in-service date for steel industry fuel producing facilities, (2) revise the definition of steel industry fuel to allow blends of coal and petroleum coke or other coke feedstock in the fuel, and (3) specify requirements for treating an owner as producing and selling steel industry fuel.

The bill also allows a taxpayer that produces steel industry fuel to elect to accept an increased tax credit in lieu of certain deductions for expenses in connection with the production of steel industry fuel.

Current Status of Bill HR 4758

Bill HR 4758 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 28, 2021. Bill HR 4758 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 28, 2021.  Bill HR 4758's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of July 28, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4758

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
18
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
12
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4758

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Potential Impact Areas

- Alternative and renewable resources
- Business expenses
- Coal
- Income tax credits
- Income tax deductions
- Industrial facilities
- Manufacturing
- Metals
- Oil and gas
- Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4758

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the section 45 credit for refined coal from steel industry fuel, and for other purposes.
Steel Industry Preservation Act
Steel Industry Preservation Act

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