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US S407

US S407
Carbon Capture Modernization Act


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Introduced
02/07/2019
In Committee
02/07/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the qualifying advanced coal project credit, and for other purposes. This bill modifies sequestration and other requirements for the qualifying advanced coal project tax credit.

AI Summary

This bill, the Carbon Capture Modernization Act, modifies the requirements for the qualifying advanced coal project tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code. Specifically, it reduces the nameplate generating capacity requirement from 400 megawatts to 200 megawatts, removes certain advanced coal-based generation technology requirements, and clarifies the authority to reallocate available tax credits. The bill also establishes sequestration requirements for certain equipment and performance requirements in cases where best available control technology is used. These changes are intended to update and modernize the tax credit program to support advanced coal-based electricity generation with carbon capture capabilities.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 02/07/2019)

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