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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny certain green energy tax benefits to companies associated with foreign adversaries.

2/4/2025, 11:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 369

Bill 119 s 369, also known as the "Green Energy Tax Benefits Denial Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to make changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The main purpose of this bill is to prevent companies that are associated with foreign adversaries from receiving certain tax benefits related to green energy.

The bill specifically targets companies that have ties to countries that are considered to be adversaries of the United States. By denying these companies access to tax benefits for green energy initiatives, the bill seeks to limit the financial support that these companies receive from the US government.

If passed, this legislation would have significant implications for companies that operate in the green energy sector and have connections to foreign adversaries. It would likely result in these companies facing higher tax burdens and potentially having to reevaluate their business strategies. Overall, Bill 119 s 369 represents a proactive approach to safeguarding US interests and national security by restricting financial support for companies that have ties to countries that are considered to be adversaries.

Congressional Summary of S 369

No Official Giveaways Of Taxpayers’ Income to Oppressive Nations Act or the NO GOTION Act

This bill prohibits certain entities associated with China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or the Maduro regime of Venezuela from claiming various energy-related federal tax incentives.

Specifically, certain energy-related federal tax incentives may not be claimed by

  • the government, a government instrumentality, or an agency of China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or the regime of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela;
  • any entity that is organized under the laws of or is headquartered in one of these countries; or
  • any entity that is owned, controlled, directed, or influenced by or that has certain financial or contractual connections with any such government, government instrumentality, agency, or entity.

Such entities may not claim the federal tax credits for

  • alternative fuel vehicle refueling property,
  • second-generation biofuel,
  • biodiesel fuel,
  • sustainable aviation fuel,
  • renewable electricity production,
  • carbon sequestration,
  • zero-emission nuclear power production,
  • clean hydrogen production,
  • clean commercial vehicles,
  • advanced manufacturing production,
  • clean electricity production,
  • clean fuel production,
  • investments in energy property,
  • advanced energy projects,
  • clean electricity investment,
  • biodiesel mixtures,
  • alternative fuel, and
  • alternative fuel mixtures.

Further, such entities are prohibited from claiming the federal tax deduction for energy efficient improvements to commercial buildings.

Finally, such entities are not entitled to a credit or refund of federal excise taxes paid on biodiesel, alternative fuel, or sustainable aviation fuel mixtures produced by the entities.

Current Status of Bill S 369

Bill S 369 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 3, 2025. Bill S 369 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 3, 2025.  Bill S 369's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of February 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 369

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
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 369

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 369

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny certain green energy tax benefits to companies associated with foreign adversaries.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny certain green energy tax benefits to companies associated with foreign adversaries.

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