Bills · HR 3291
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3291Taxation
Certainty for Our Energy Future Act
INTRO MAY 8· LAST ACTION MAY 8
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it could significantly change how clean energy projects are funded and developed in the U.S. By removing tax credits for future wind and solar projects after 2030, it might slow the expansion of these renewable energy sources, potentially impacting the country's progress toward clean energy goals or affecting electricity costs and supply.
The bill also addresses national security and economic concerns by preventing companies tied to specific foreign governments from receiving U.S. clean energy tax benefits. This could reshape supply chains and ownership in the clean energy sector, potentially reducing the influence of those countries while possibly increasing costs or limiting options for U.S. consumers if it reduces competition.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Ends two major federal tax credits (clean electricity production credit and clean electricity investment credit) for wind and solar energy facilities that begin construction after December 31, 2030.
This provision would directly affect the financial incentives for future wind and solar development, potentially slowing their growth.
PROVISION 02
Denies a broad list of clean energy tax benefits to companies that are created by, controlled by, or connected to the governments of China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea.
This aims to restrict foreign government influence from specific countries within the U.S. clean energy sector and its supply chains.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Treasury Department to provide clear rules within 180 days of the bill becoming law on how to identify and define "disqualified companies" subject to the tax benefit denials.
This ensures that the new restrictions on tax benefits are applied consistently and clearly once the law is in effect.
SPONSORSHIP
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R· Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 8
Introduced in House
MAY 8
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3291
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 8, 2025
Last actionMay 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 8, 2025
House BillHR 3291Taxation
Certainty for Our Energy Future Act
INTRODUCED MAY 8, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 8, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
10
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
