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US HR5162

US HR5162
Green VAN Act of 2019 Green Vehicle Adoption Nationwide Act of 2019


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Introduced
11/19/2019
In Committee
11/19/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a credit for zero-emission heavy vehicles. This bill allows a manufacturer a 10% tax credit of the sales price of a zero-emission heavy vehicle. The credit only applies to the first $1 million of a vehicle's sales price. The bill defines "zero-emission heavy vehicle" as a motor vehicle that has a gross vehicle weight rating of not less than 14,000 pounds, is not powered or charged by an internal combustion engine, and is propelled solely by an electric motor that draws electricity from a battery or fuel cell.

AI Summary

This bill, the Green Vehicle Adoption Nationwide Act of 2019 or the Green VAN Act of 2019, amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide a 10% tax credit to manufacturers for the sale of zero-emission heavy vehicles (those with a gross vehicle weight rating of at least 14,000 pounds and powered solely by an electric motor drawing from a battery or fuel cell). The credit applies to the first $1 million of a vehicle's sales price and is intended to encourage the adoption of zero-emission heavy vehicles in the United States.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (on 11/19/2019)

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