0
0

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion for certain conservation subsidies to include subsidies for water conservation or efficiency measures, storm water management measures, and waste-water management measures.

8/1/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4897

Bill 118 s 4897, also known as the "Water Conservation Subsidies Expansion Act," aims to make changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The main purpose of this bill is to broaden the current exclusion for conservation subsidies to include subsidies for water conservation or efficiency measures, storm water management measures, and waste-water management measures.

Currently, the Internal Revenue Code allows for certain conservation subsidies to be excluded from taxable income. However, this exclusion does not cover subsidies related to water conservation, storm water management, or waste-water management. This bill seeks to rectify this by expanding the scope of the exclusion to include these important areas of conservation.

By including subsidies for water conservation or efficiency measures, storm water management measures, and waste-water management measures in the exclusion, this bill aims to incentivize individuals and businesses to invest in these critical conservation efforts. This could lead to increased adoption of sustainable practices and technologies that help protect our water resources and environment. Overall, the Water Conservation Subsidies Expansion Act is a step towards promoting conservation and sustainability in the United States. It recognizes the importance of water conservation and management and seeks to provide support for these efforts through the tax code.

Current Status of Bill S 4897

Bill S 4897 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 31, 2024. Bill S 4897 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 31, 2024.  Bill S 4897's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of July 31, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4897

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4897

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4897

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion for certain conservation subsidies to include subsidies for water conservation or efficiency measures, storm water management measures, and waste-water management measures.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion for certain conservation subsidies to include subsidies for water conservation or efficiency measures, storm water management measures, and waste-water management measures.

Comments