Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 2291
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Zero-Emission Nuclear Power Production Credit Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 24, 2021
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Jun 24, 2021
Latest Action
Jun 24, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2291
Congress
117
Policy Area
Taxation
Taxation
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of income, excise, property, inheritance, and employment taxes; tax administration and collection. Measures concerning state and local finance may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
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Delaware
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Georgia
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Illinois
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New Jersey
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Pennsylvania
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Rhode Island
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West Virginia
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Zero-Emission Nuclear Power Production Credit Act of 2021

This bill allows a new business-related tax credit through 2031 for the production of electricity from zero-emission nuclear power. It also allows an election for direct payments of such credit and requires a recapture of the credit for contractors who pay their laborers or mechanics less than the prevailing wage rate.

Contractors must ensure that at least 15% of their work force is composed of qualified apprentices.

The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the effectiveness the tax credit.

Text (1)
Actions (2)
06/24/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
06/24/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:12:14 PM