H.R. 1901 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
PTC Elimination Act
H.R. 1901 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Apr 21, 2015, sponsored by Kenny Marchant with 53 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 21, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 53
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
PTC Elimination Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to phase out and eventually eliminate the tax credit for production of electricity from renewable resources. The bill repeals the inflation adjustment for current recipients of the tax credit and modifies the "beginning of construction" requirement to require that construction of an eligible project is continuous and makes significant progress.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kenny Marchant (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 53 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 21, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2671) (Apr 30, 2015)
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Committees
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