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Grid Resiliency Tax Credit

3/12/2024, 11:22 AM

Summary of Bill S 1793

Bill 118 s 1793, also known as the Grid Resiliency Tax Credit, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide tax credits to companies that invest in improving the resiliency of the electrical grid in the United States.

The bill aims to incentivize companies to make investments in technologies and infrastructure that will help to prevent power outages and disruptions to the electrical grid. This includes measures such as upgrading transmission lines, installing smart grid technology, and implementing energy storage solutions.

The tax credits provided by this bill would be available to companies that make qualifying investments in grid resiliency projects. These credits would help to offset the costs of these investments and encourage more companies to take action to improve the reliability and stability of the electrical grid. Supporters of the bill argue that investing in grid resiliency is crucial for national security and economic stability. They believe that by providing tax incentives, the government can encourage companies to make the necessary investments to strengthen the grid and reduce the risk of widespread power outages. Opponents of the bill may argue that it places an unnecessary burden on taxpayers or that it unfairly benefits certain industries. They may also question the effectiveness of tax credits in incentivizing companies to invest in grid resiliency. Overall, Bill 118 s 1793, the Grid Resiliency Tax Credit, is a proposal aimed at encouraging companies to invest in improving the resiliency of the electrical grid in the United States. It is currently being debated in Congress and its fate will depend on the outcome of these discussions.

Current Status of Bill S 1793

Bill S 1793 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 1, 2023. Bill S 1793 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 1, 2023.  Bill S 1793's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of June 1, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1793

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1793

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1793

Grid Resiliency Tax Credit
Grid Resiliency Tax Credit
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a tax credit for installation of regionally significant electric power transmission lines.

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