Bill would restore clean energy tax credits cut by recent law
In committeeH.R. 8477Latest action
Sponsor: Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Representative · PA
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Official title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reverse certain energy-related modifications enacted by Public Law 119-21.
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
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HR 8477 would restore and extend several clean energy tax breaks that a recent law reduced or ended.
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What does this do?
This bill would undo changes made by a recent law to clean energy tax breaks. It would bring back a deduction for energy-efficient commercial buildings, extend a for builders of energy-efficient homes through 2032, give companies more time to qualify for a clean hydrogen production credit, and restore clean electricity production and investment credits. The bill also sets a specific emissions milestone that must be reached before the clean electricity production credit can begin to phase out.
Who does it affect?
Commercial property owners, homebuilders, energy companies, and investors in clean hydrogen and electricity projects would be directly affected. These groups would have access to restored or extended tax incentives under the bill.
Why does it matter?
Without this bill, the tax breaks reduced or ended by the recent law would remain unavailable or would expire sooner. With it, eligible businesses and investors would face a different tax landscape when making decisions about energy-related construction and projects.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 23, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Apr 23, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
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.