Bills · HR 7044
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7044Taxation
Energy Burden Tax Credit Act
INTRO JAN 13· LAST ACTION JAN 13
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly tackles the rising cost of living, particularly the increasing expenses associated with essential home utilities like heating and electricity. If enacted, this bill could provide tangible financial relief to many households, putting money back into their pockets that would otherwise go towards energy bills or taxes, thereby helping them manage their budgets more effectively.
Without this bill, families with high energy costs relative to their income would continue to bear the full burden of these expenses, potentially leading to difficult choices between keeping their homes comfortable and affording other basic needs. This legislation offers a specific, targeted approach to alleviate some of the financial pressure faced by those most impacted by energy prices.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a new tax credit called the "Energy Burden Credit" for individuals.
Creates a new financial mechanism to help taxpayers with their home energy costs.
PROVISION 02
The credit is for 75% of "qualified energy expenses," defined as amounts paid for home heating/cooling exceeding 3% of the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income, not covered by other government programs.
Targets financial relief to individuals whose energy costs are a significant portion of their income.
PROVISION 03
The maximum credit allowed is $1,500 for single filers and $3,000 for those filing a joint return.
Sets a clear limit on the total financial benefit an individual or couple can receive from the credit.
PROVISION 04
Eligibility is limited to individuals with a modified adjusted gross income below $75,000 ($150,000 for joint filers).
Ensures that the tax credit is primarily directed towards lower and middle-income households.
PROVISION 05
The credit is temporary and applies only to tax years beginning after December 31, 2024, and before January 1, 2028.
Establishes a three-year period for the credit, meaning it will expire unless Congress acts to extend it.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
D· New Hampshire
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
59
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DEM 2 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 13
Introduced in House
JAN 13
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7044
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 13, 2026
Last actionJan 13, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 13, 2026
House BillHR 7044Taxation
Energy Burden Tax Credit Act
INTRODUCED JAN 13, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 13, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
4
COMPLEXITY
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