Bills · S 3759
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3759Taxation
SAF Act
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to reduce the environmental impact of air travel, a sector that contributes significantly to carbon emissions. By offering enhanced and extended tax credits, the bill seeks to accelerate the production and adoption of sustainable aviation fuel, which is a key component of strategies to decarbonize the aviation industry.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more investment in SAF production facilities, foster innovation in fuel technologies, and help the U.S. establish itself as a leader in this emerging industry. This could mean more jobs in the clean energy sector and a pathway to cleaner air. If it doesn't pass, the existing tax credit will expire sooner and at a lower rate for SAF, potentially slowing down the growth and investment in sustainable aviation fuel, making it harder and more expensive for the aviation sector to reduce its carbon footprint.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Reinstates and increases the special tax credit rate for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production.
This makes producing SAF more financially attractive, encouraging greater investment and output of cleaner jet fuel.
PROVISION 02
Increases the specific tax credit amounts for SAF from 20 cents to 35 cents per gallon and from $1.00 to $1.75 per gallon, depending on the type of production facility.
These higher credit amounts provide a stronger financial incentive, directly impacting the profitability of SAF production.
PROVISION 03
Extends the clean fuel production credit, including the special SAF rates, for an additional four years, through December 31, 2033.
This extension provides long-term financial certainty for companies, encouraging larger and more sustained investments in SAF infrastructure and technology.
PROVISION 04
Defines "sustainable aviation fuel" as liquid fuel (not kerosene) for aircraft, meeting specific international standards and not derived from palm fatty acid distillates or petroleum.
This definition ensures that only environmentally sound and certifiable fuels qualify for the enhanced tax credit, promoting genuine sustainability.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
R· Kansas
YRS IN OFFICE
29
BILLS LED
85
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 2 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 2
Introduced in Senate
FEB 2
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3759
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 2, 2026
Last actionFeb 2, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 2, 2026
Senate BillS 3759Taxation
SAF Act
INTRODUCED FEB 2, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 2, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
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