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US S2994

US S2994
Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act of 2023


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Introduced
09/28/2023
In Committee
09/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to support upgrades at existing hydroelectric dams in order to increase clean energy production, improve the resiliency and reliability of the United States electric grid, enhance the health of the Nation’s rivers and associated wildlife habitats, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide a tax credit for upgrading and maintaining existing hydroelectric dams. The credit, which is equal to 30% of the cost of eligible "hydropower improvement property," can be used to fund projects that enhance fish passage, improve water quality, promote sediment transport, upgrade dams to meet safety standards, improve public access, remove obsolete river obstructions, or install new remote dams. The bill also allows for the elective payment of the credit and the transfer of the credit to other entities. The amendments in the bill would apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2022.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 09/28/2023)

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