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H.R. 1237119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Feb 12, 2025Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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HR 1237 would end federal solar tax credits for projects built on USDA-classified prime or unique farmland.
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HR 1237 would eliminate federal tax credits for solar energy projects placed on land the USDA classifies as prime farmland or unique farmland. The bill covers multiple existing clean energy tax credits, including those for solar equipment and solar electricity generation facilities. The change would apply to any solar property put into use after the bill becomes law.
The bill primarily affects landowners, farmers, and solar energy developers who own or lease high-quality agricultural land for solar projects. Rural communities that depend on lease income from solar installations would also be indirectly affected.
Developers who planned solar projects on prime or unique farmland would lose a significant financial incentive, since these tax credits can represent a large portion of a project's cost. The broader solar energy industry could also be affected, as large installations often target flat, open farmland.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.