HB6653: Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to support upgrades at existing hydroelectric dams in order to increase clean energy production, improve the resiliency and reliability of the United States electric grid, enhance the health of the Nation's rivers and associated wildlife habitats, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill would change tax rules to encourage upgrades at existing hydroelectric dams, which generate electricity from water flow. The upgrades aim to produce more clean energy, make the electric grid more stable and reliable, and improve river health and wildlife habitats. The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, meaning it changes federal tax laws to provide incentives or support for these dam improvements. The bill was recently introduced in Congress and is currently under consideration.
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HB6653: Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Adrian Smith
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (9)
Suzan DelBene
Claudia Tenney
Ann Kuster
Brian Fitzpatrick
Kim Schrier