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S 1266 United States Senate · 117th Congress

Hydrogen Utilization and Sustainability Act

Summary
Hydrogen Utilization and Sustainability Act This bill expands the tax credit for producing electricity from renewable resources to include qualified hydrogen. The bill defines qualified hydrogen as hydrogen fuel certified as having a carbon intensity of not greater than 75 grams of CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) per kilowatt hour of electricity produced, as determined based on a lifecycle analysis.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax credit for renewable hydrogen production, providing tax relief to incentivize clean energy development under fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExpands tax credits for low-carbon hydrogen (≤75g CO2e/kWh), directly promoting renewable energy infrastructure and emissions reduction standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands tax credits for hydrogen meeting strict carbon intensity standard (≤75g CO2e/kWh), incentivizing low-emission clean energy production and reducing emissions.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes hydrogen as low-carbon fuel source for sustainable transportation via tax credits, aligning with clean energy goals for vehicle infrastructure.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2021
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Introduced Apr 21, 2021 Last action Apr 21, 2021
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Apr 21, 2021
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Apr 21, 2021
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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Photo of Todd Young
Todd Young
RRepublican
IN
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Photo of Sheldon Whitehouse
Sheldon Whitehouse
DDemocratic
RI
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