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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the production tax credit and the investment tax credit.

12/30/2022, 4:18 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6644

Bill 117 HR 6644, titled "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the production tax credit and the investment tax credit," aims to make changes to the tax code by eliminating two specific tax credits. The production tax credit and the investment tax credit are both targeted for repeal under this bill.

The production tax credit is a tax incentive for renewable energy producers, such as wind and solar power companies, that allows them to receive a credit for each kilowatt-hour of electricity produced. The investment tax credit, on the other hand, provides a tax credit for businesses that invest in renewable energy projects, such as solar panels or wind turbines.

By repealing these tax credits, the bill would likely have a significant impact on the renewable energy industry, as it would remove important financial incentives for companies to invest in and produce renewable energy. Critics of the bill argue that this could slow down the growth of the renewable energy sector and hinder efforts to combat climate change. Supporters of the bill, however, argue that the production tax credit and investment tax credit are costly for the government and do not necessarily lead to increased renewable energy production. They believe that repealing these tax credits would help simplify the tax code and reduce government spending. Overall, Bill 117 HR 6644 proposes to repeal the production tax credit and the investment tax credit in an effort to make changes to the tax code and potentially impact the renewable energy industry. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress and its outcome remains uncertain.

Congressional Summary of HR 6644

This bill repeals the tax credit for the production of electricity from renewable resources and the energy tax credit.

Current Status of Bill HR 6644

Bill HR 6644 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 8, 2022. Bill HR 6644 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 8, 2022.  Bill HR 6644's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of February 8, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6644

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6644

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6644

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the production tax credit and the investment tax credit.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the production tax credit and the investment tax credit.

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