Bills · S 1252
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1252Taxation
Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2025
INTRO APR 2· LAST ACTION APR 2
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly aims to tackle air pollution and climate change by promoting cleaner energy sources for transportation. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to a significant increase in the use of renewable natural gas, meaning fewer harmful emissions from cars, trucks, boats, and planes, and potentially cleaner air to breathe.
Without this bill, the adoption of renewable natural gas might continue at a slower pace, as there wouldn't be as strong a financial incentive for companies to produce and use it. This bill could also stimulate economic activity and job growth in the renewable energy sector, offering new opportunities in various communities. It represents a government effort to steer the energy market towards more environmentally friendly options, with potential long-term benefits for public health and the economy.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a new $1.00 per gallon equivalent tax credit for renewable natural gas used as fuel in motor vehicles, motorboats, or aviation.
This provides a significant financial incentive to produce and use cleaner fuel for transportation, directly aiming to reduce emissions.
PROVISION 02
Defines 'renewable natural gas' as compressed or liquefied gas derived from biomass, requiring it to be produced by a registered person and certified.
This ensures only specifically qualified, sustainably sourced gas receives the credit, preventing misuse of the incentive.
PROVISION 03
Includes rules for 'blended renewable natural gas' (a mix of renewable and other natural gas), allowing it to qualify for the credit under specific contract and certification conditions.
This makes the credit more flexible and encourages the integration of renewable natural gas into existing fuel supplies.
PROVISION 04
Requires producers of renewable natural gas to register with the IRS and provide certifications for the fuel they produce.
This creates an oversight mechanism to ensure compliance and proper tracking of the renewable natural gas eligible for the credit.
PROVISION 05
Sets a termination date for the credit, meaning it will not apply to fuel sold or used after December 31, 2035.
This provides a clear timeframe for the incentive, allowing for future evaluation or adjustment of the policy.
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R· North Carolina
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 2
Introduced in Senate
APR 2
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1252
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 2, 2025
Last actionApr 2, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 2, 2025
Senate BillS 1252Taxation
Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2025
INTRODUCED APR 2, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 2, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
1
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