Bills · S 1229
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1229Taxation
End Taxpayer Subsidies for Electric Vehicles Act
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly impacts the affordability of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids for consumers. If it becomes law, these vehicles will effectively become more expensive, which could slow down their adoption across the country. Voters who care about reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to cleaner transportation might see this as a step backward, as it removes a key federal incentive for making that transition.
Conversely, voters concerned about government spending or who believe that the market, rather than tax incentives, should drive vehicle choices might support this bill. If the bill doesn't pass, the clean vehicle tax credit would continue, maintaining the financial incentive for consumers to choose EVs. Its passage would mean a significant shift in federal policy regarding clean energy incentives and potentially the pace of EV adoption in the U.S.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Repeals Section 30D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, which establishes the clean vehicle tax credit.
This action directly eliminates the federal tax credit for purchasing new electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
PROVISION 02
Amends various other sections of the Internal Revenue Code to remove references to the repealed clean vehicle credit.
These changes ensure that all related tax laws are consistent with the repeal of the main credit.
PROVISION 03
Stipulates that the repeal applies to vehicles placed in service during any calendar year beginning after the date the bill becomes law.
This sets the effective date for when the clean vehicle tax credit will no longer be available to buyers.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1229
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 1, 2025
Last actionApr 1, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 1, 2025
Senate BillS 1229Taxation
End Taxpayer Subsidies for Electric Vehicles Act
INTRODUCED APR 1, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 1, 2025
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