Bills · HR 1881
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1881Taxation
Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act
INTRO MAR 5· LAST ACTION MAR 5
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because methane is a highly potent greenhouse gas, meaning it traps significantly more heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide over a shorter period. Methane leaks from mines are a notable source of these emissions. By providing a financial incentive (a tax credit), the bill encourages mining companies to invest in technology to capture this methane instead of releasing it.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to a reduction in harmful methane emissions, contributing to climate change mitigation efforts. It could also stimulate economic activity and job creation in areas related to methane capture technology and its utilization for energy. Without this bill, companies would have less financial motivation to capture methane from mines, potentially allowing these emissions to continue unchecked and contributing to the ongoing challenge of climate change.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Amends Section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit for capturing methane from mining activities.
This extends an existing carbon capture tax credit to include methane, providing a significant financial incentive for a new type of emission reduction.
PROVISION 02
Defines "qualified methane" as methane captured from mining activities (underground, abandoned, or surface mines) that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere.
This clearly specifies the source and type of methane eligible for the tax credit, focusing on emissions that would otherwise occur.
PROVISION 03
Establishes specific requirements for how captured methane must be handled, including injection into compliant pipelines for energy use or direct use for heat/energy with minimal atmospheric release.
These requirements ensure that the captured methane is either permanently removed from the atmosphere or utilized in a way that significantly reduces its environmental impact.
PROVISION 04
Sets a minimum annual capture threshold of 2,500 metric tons of CO2 equivalent (CO2e) methane for facilities to qualify.
This ensures that the tax credit supports projects that achieve a meaningful level of methane reduction.
PROVISION 05
Specifies that the construction of qualified facilities and methane capture equipment must begin before January 1, 2036.
This deadline encourages timely investment and development of methane capture infrastructure.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 10
R· West Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
30
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 40%
DEM 2 REP 8 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 5
Introduced in House
MAR 5
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1881
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 5, 2025
Last actionMar 5, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 5, 2025
House BillHR 1881Taxation
Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act
INTRODUCED MAR 5, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 5, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
10
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