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H.R. 8786119th CongressIn committeeLatest action May 13, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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Starting in 2026, businesses that hire veterans with clean energy skills or credentials may receive a federal tax credit on those wages.
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This bill adds a new category to an existing federal tax credit program that already rewards employers for hiring certain workers. Businesses would receive a tax credit on wages paid to qualifying veterans working in renewable energy jobs. The credit applies only to wages for renewable energy work, not any other duties the veteran performs.
Renewable energy businesses that hire qualifying veterans would see a reduction in their federal taxes. Veterans qualify if they held a military specialty in renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, welding, or engineering, or earned a vocational degree in renewable energy within the past year, or hold a LEED green building certification.
Because hiring a qualifying veteran reduces an employer's tax bill, veterans with these credentials may become more competitive candidates for renewable energy jobs. The bill also extends this same tax treatment to businesses operating in U.S. territories such as Puerto Rico and Guam.
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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.