To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify certain investment credit rules with respect to nuclear facilities.
This bill modifies tax credit rules for nuclear power plants to allow them to claim investment credits without certain restrictions that currently apply to other energy facilities. Specifically, it removes a limitation that previously prevented public utility companies from claiming these credits for nuclear facilities and eliminates a rule that capped credits based on how quickly the project was completed. These changes would affect nuclear power generators and investors starting with taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026. The bill does not create new tax credits but adjusts existing ones to treat nuclear facilities more similarly to other qualified energy projects.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Apr 2026
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President
Introduced Apr 23, 2026
Last action Apr 23, 2026
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Apr 23, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Apr 23, 2026
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1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Party
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P
Pat Harrigan
RRepublican
Co
Addison P. McDowell
RRepublican
Co
Brian Jack
RRepublican
Co
Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann
RRepublican
Co
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
RRepublican
Co
George Whitesides
DDemocratic
Co
Gregory F. Murphy
RRepublican
Co
Jimmy Panetta
DDemocratic
Co
Matt Van Epps
RRepublican
Co
Mike Haridopolos
RRepublican
Co
Richard McCormick
RRepublican
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