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Restoring Vehicle Market Freedom Act of 2025
2/7/2025, 4:38 AM
Summary of Bill HR 312
Bill 119 HR 312, also known as the "Alternative Fuel Vehicle Tax Credit Repeal Act," aims to make changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by repealing certain tax credits related to alternative fuel vehicles. The bill specifically targets credits that have been provided to individuals and businesses who purchase or use vehicles that run on alternative fuels, such as electric, hydrogen, or natural gas.
The bill seeks to eliminate these tax credits in order to simplify the tax code and reduce government spending on incentives for alternative fuel vehicles. Supporters of the bill argue that these credits are no longer necessary as the market for alternative fuel vehicles has grown and become more competitive in recent years.
Opponents of the bill, however, argue that repealing these tax credits could hinder the growth of the alternative fuel vehicle industry and discourage individuals and businesses from investing in cleaner, more sustainable transportation options. They also argue that these credits have helped to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote energy independence. Overall, the passage of Bill 119 HR 312 would have significant implications for the alternative fuel vehicle industry and could impact the choices that individuals and businesses make when it comes to purchasing vehicles. It is important for lawmakers to carefully consider the potential consequences of repealing these tax credits before making a decision on the bill.
The bill seeks to eliminate these tax credits in order to simplify the tax code and reduce government spending on incentives for alternative fuel vehicles. Supporters of the bill argue that these credits are no longer necessary as the market for alternative fuel vehicles has grown and become more competitive in recent years.
Opponents of the bill, however, argue that repealing these tax credits could hinder the growth of the alternative fuel vehicle industry and discourage individuals and businesses from investing in cleaner, more sustainable transportation options. They also argue that these credits have helped to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote energy independence. Overall, the passage of Bill 119 HR 312 would have significant implications for the alternative fuel vehicle industry and could impact the choices that individuals and businesses make when it comes to purchasing vehicles. It is important for lawmakers to carefully consider the potential consequences of repealing these tax credits before making a decision on the bill.
Congressional Summary of HR 312
Restoring Vehicle Market Freedom Act of 2025
This bill repeals federal tax credits for the purchase of certain clean vehicles (generally electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles, and fuel cell vehicles) and certain vehicle refueling property.
Specifically, the bill repeals the federal tax credits for
- the purchase of a qualified used clean vehicle (tax credit of up to $4,000 for the purchase of a previously-owned clean vehicle before 2033),
- the purchase of a qualified new clean vehicle (tax credit of up to $7,500 for the purchase of a new clean vehicle before 2033),
- the purchase of a qualified commercial clean vehicle (business tax credit of up to $40,000 for the purchase of a commercial clean vehicle before 2033), and
- alternative fuel vehicle refueling property (tax credit of up to $1,000 for individuals or up to $100,000 for businesses for the installation of property before 2033 used to store or dispense clean-burning fuel or to recharge electric vehicles).
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Current Status of Bill HR 312
Bill HR 312 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2025. Bill HR 312 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2025. Bill HR 312's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of January 9, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 312
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 312
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 312
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal certain credits relating to alternative fuel vehicles.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal certain credits relating to alternative fuel vehicles.
Comments

Sol Rowe
475
11 months ago
I'm so excited about this bill to repeal credits for alternative fuel vehicles! It's going to have a big impact on our tax system and I can't wait to see how it plays out. How do you think this will affect gas prices in the short term?

Maci Hoyle
506
11 months ago
This bill will hurt.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 312
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