Bills · HR 6474
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6474Taxation
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the meaning and eligibility of energy communities for purposes of the increased renewable electricity production and increased clean electricity investment credit rates.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it could significantly influence where and how quickly clean energy projects are built across the country. If passed, it would make it more financially appealing for companies to develop renewable energy in rural areas and other communities that might be economically transitioning. This could accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels, bring new industries and jobs to certain regions, and potentially lower overall carbon emissions.
If this bill does not become law, the current, more restrictive definitions of 'energy communities' would remain in place. This means fewer geographic areas would qualify for the enhanced clean energy tax credits, potentially slowing the pace of renewable energy development in some regions and limiting the economic benefits that come with it for a broader range of communities.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expands the definition of 'energy communities' for the renewable electricity production tax credit to include non-metropolitan statistical areas.
This makes more rural areas eligible for a higher tax incentive when developing clean energy projects.
PROVISION 02
Modifies the definition of 'energy communities' for the clean electricity investment tax credit by removing a specific limitation.
This change allows a wider range of communities to qualify for increased tax credits when investing in clean electricity facilities.
PROVISION 03
Sets retroactive effective dates for both changes, meaning they apply as if they were part of previous legislation.
This ensures that projects and investments made before the bill's potential passage could still benefit from the new expanded definitions.
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R· Washington
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 4
Introduced in House
DEC 4
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6474
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 4, 2025
Last actionDec 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 4, 2025
House BillHR 6474Taxation
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the meaning and eligibility of energy communities for purposes of the increased renewable electricity production and increased clean electricity investment credit rates.
INTRODUCED DEC 4, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 4, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
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