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Clean Hydrogen Production and Investment Tax Credit Act of 2021

12/31/2022, 9:00 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5192

Bill 117 HR 5192, also known as the Clean Hydrogen Production and Investment Tax Credit Act of 2021, aims to promote the production and use of clean hydrogen as a renewable energy source. The bill proposes the establishment of a tax credit for investments in clean hydrogen production facilities, with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting a more sustainable energy future.

The tax credit would be available to companies that invest in the construction and operation of clean hydrogen production facilities, which use renewable energy sources such as wind or solar power to produce hydrogen through electrolysis. The bill also includes provisions for the development of infrastructure to support the use of clean hydrogen in transportation, industry, and other sectors.

Supporters of the bill argue that promoting clean hydrogen production will help reduce dependence on fossil fuels and lower carbon emissions, contributing to efforts to combat climate change. Critics, however, raise concerns about the cost of implementing the tax credit and the potential impact on the economy. Overall, the Clean Hydrogen Production and Investment Tax Credit Act of 2021 represents a significant step towards promoting clean energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. It will be important to closely monitor the implementation of the bill and its impact on the energy sector and the environment.

Congressional Summary of HR 5192

Clean Hydrogen Production and Investment Tax Credit Act of 2021

This bill allows a new tax credit for the production of qualified clean hydrogen. The bill defines qualified clean hydrogen as hydrogen produced through a process that, as compared to hydrogen produced by steam-methane reforming, achieves a percentage reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions that is not less than 40%.

The bill also (1) expands the tax credit for electricity produced from renewable resources if the electricity is used to produce clean hydrogen, (2) allows an election to treat clean hydrogen production facilities as energy property for purposes of the energy tax credit, and (3) eliminates the excise tax credit for liquefied hydrogen.

Current Status of Bill HR 5192

Bill HR 5192 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 7, 2021. Bill HR 5192 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 7, 2021.  Bill HR 5192's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of September 7, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5192

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5192

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5192

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a credit for production of clean hydrogen, and for other purposes.
Clean Hydrogen Production and Investment Tax Credit Act of 2021
Clean Hydrogen Production and Investment Tax Credit Act of 2021

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