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Introduced
12/18/2025
12/18/2025
In Committee
12/18/2025
12/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow amortization of geological and geophysical expenditures in connection with the exploration for, or development of, geothermal deposits, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Geothermal Tax Parity Act, amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow businesses to amortize, or gradually deduct the cost of, geological and geophysical expenditures related to exploring for or developing geothermal deposits, similar to how these costs are treated for oil and gas. Specifically, it modifies Section 167(h)(1) to include "geothermal deposits" alongside "oil or gas" for this amortization purpose, and also amends Section 469(c)(3) to extend an exception to passive loss limitations for working interests in geothermal properties, mirroring existing provisions for oil and gas. These changes aim to provide tax parity for the geothermal industry by allowing these exploration and development costs to be expensed over time, which can encourage investment in geothermal energy.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (6)
Celeste Maloy (R)*,
Jake Auchincloss (D),
Russ Fulcher (R),
John Garamendi (D),
Steven Horsford (D),
Blake Moore (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (on 12/18/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6873/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr6873/BILLS-119hr6873ih.pdf |
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