Bills · HR 2599
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2599Taxation
POWER Act of 2025
INTRO APR 2· LAST ACTION APR 2
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to help people living in areas prone to natural disasters become more resilient to power outages, which are an increasing concern due to extreme weather events. If passed, it would offer financial relief, albeit a modest one, to individuals who have already been impacted by multiple major disasters and thus face a greater need for backup power.
If this bill becomes law, homeowners in eligible areas would have a financial incentive to purchase emergency generators, potentially increasing safety and comfort during outages and reducing reliance on temporary emergency services. Without this law, these individuals would not receive any specific federal tax credit for purchasing generators, meaning they would bear the full cost themselves, which could be a barrier for some to invest in such preparedness measures.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a federal tax credit of up to $500 for qualified individuals who purchase an emergency generator for their principal residence.
This provides a direct financial incentive for certain homeowners to invest in backup power solutions.
PROVISION 02
Defines a 'qualified individual' as someone whose primary home is in an area that has experienced two or more non-public health major disasters in the last five years AND who received federal individual assistance for one of those disasters.
This provision limits the tax credit to specific individuals and geographic areas deemed most vulnerable and previously impacted by frequent disasters.
PROVISION 03
Imposes an income-based limitation, reducing the credit for individuals with modified adjusted gross incomes above $150,000 (single filers) or $300,000 (joint filers).
This ensures the credit is primarily targeted towards middle and lower-income households, potentially limiting benefits for wealthier individuals.
PROVISION 04
The tax credit will expire for generators purchased more than two years after the bill's enactment.
This sets a specific timeframe for the availability of the credit, making it a temporary incentive.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 27
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
3
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17
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DEM 0 REP 27 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 2
Introduced in House
APR 2
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2599
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 2, 2025
Last actionApr 2, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 2, 2025
House BillHR 2599Taxation
POWER Act of 2025
INTRODUCED APR 2, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 2, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
27
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
