HR-2517 : Still Just a Bill

Powering American Jobs Act of 2015

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2016: (1) the tax credit for nonbusiness energy efficiency improvements, (2) excise tax credits and payments for alternative fuels and biodiesel and renewable diesel fuel mixtures, (3) the tax credit for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property expenditures, and (4) the income tax credit for biodiesel and renewable fuels. Equalizes the excise tax rate for liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas. Modifies energy efficiency standards for windows, doors, skylights, roofing, water heaters, biomass stoves, and furnaces or hot water boilers.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2015-05-21IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.House floor actions
2015-05-21IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Taxation
See Subjects
  • Alternative and renewable resources
  • Building construction
  • Energy efficiency and conservation
  • Environmental technology
  • Income tax credits
  • Motor fuels
  • Oil and gas
  • Sales and excise taxes

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