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Introduced
05/23/2024
05/23/2024
In Committee
05/23/2024
05/23/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to eliminate certain subsidies for fossil-fuel production.
AI Summary
This bill, the End Polluter Welfare Act of 2024, aims to eliminate certain subsidies and tax expenditures for fossil fuel production. It does this by repealing royalty relief provisions, increasing royalty rates, terminating various tax credits and deductions related to fossil fuels, and restricting the use of federal funds and financing for projects that support fossil fuel production and use. The bill also requires studies on additional fossil fuel subsidies and the potential elimination of accelerated depreciation for fossil fuel-related assets. Overall, the goal of the bill is to reduce government support and incentives for the fossil fuel industry.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (7)
Bernie Sanders (I)*,
Cory Booker (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 05/23/2024)
Bill Topics
Energy
- ‐ Coal
- ‐ Natural Gas and Oil
Macroeconomics
- ‐ Taxation, Tax Policy, and Tax Reform
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4406/all-info | 05/24/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s4406/BILLS-118s4406is.pdf | 07/19/2024 |
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