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End Oil and Gas Tax Subsidies Act of 2023

12/12/2023, 8:15 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1483

Bill 118 hr 1483, also known as the End Oil and Gas Tax Subsidies Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of eliminating tax subsidies for the oil and gas industry. The bill seeks to level the playing field for renewable energy sources by removing tax breaks and incentives that have historically benefited fossil fuel companies.

If passed, this bill would have significant implications for the oil and gas industry, as it would increase their tax burden and potentially make it less financially attractive to invest in these traditional energy sources. Proponents of the bill argue that ending these subsidies is necessary in order to combat climate change and promote the transition to cleaner, more sustainable forms of energy.

Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that removing these tax subsidies could have negative economic consequences, such as job losses in the oil and gas industry and higher energy prices for consumers. They also argue that the government should not be picking winners and losers in the energy sector. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1483 is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over the role of government in shaping the energy landscape. It remains to be seen whether this bill will ultimately be passed into law and what impact it will have on the oil and gas industry and the broader economy.

Congressional Summary of HR 1483

End Oil and Gas Tax Subsidies Act of 2023

This bill limits or repeals certain fossil fuel oil and gas subsidies for oil companies. Specifically, it

  • increases to seven years the amortization period for geological and geophysical expenditures;
  • repeals the tax credits for producing oil and gas from marginal wells and for enhanced oil recovery;
  • repeals the tax deduction for the intangible drilling and development costs of oil and gas wells;
  • repeals percentage depletion;
  • repeals the tax deduction for tertiary injectant expenses;
  • repeals the passive loss exception for working interests in oil and gas property;
  • denies the tax deduction for income attributable to domestic production activities for oil and gas activities;
  • prohibits the use of the last-in, first-out (LIFO) accounting method by major integrated oil companies;
  • limits the foreign tax credit for dual capacity taxpayers (i.e., taxpayers who are subject to a levy of a foreign country or U.S. possession and receive specific economic benefits from such country or possession); and
  • expands the definition of crude oil for purposes of the excise tax on petroleum and petroleum products to include any oil derived from a bitumen or bituminous mixture (tar sands), and any oil derived from kerogen-bearing sources (oil shale).

Current Status of Bill HR 1483

Bill HR 1483 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 9, 2023. Bill HR 1483 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 9, 2023.  Bill HR 1483's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of March 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1483

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
34
Democrat Cosponsors
34
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1483

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1483

End Oil and Gas Tax Subsidies Act of 2023
End Oil and Gas Tax Subsidies Act of 2023
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal fossil fuel subsidies for oil companies, and for other purposes.

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