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Agricultural Environmental Stewardship Act of 2025

2/13/2025, 12:08 PM

Summary of Bill HR 536

Bill 119 HR 536, also known as the Energy Credit Extension for Biogas Property Act, aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the energy credit for qualified biogas property. This bill focuses on providing tax incentives for the production of biogas, which is a renewable energy source created through the breakdown of organic matter such as agricultural waste, food scraps, and sewage.

The energy credit for qualified biogas property is currently set to expire, and this bill seeks to extend the credit to encourage continued investment in biogas production. By providing tax incentives, the bill aims to promote the use of biogas as a clean and sustainable energy source that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels.

If passed, this bill would benefit both producers of biogas and the environment by incentivizing the development of biogas projects and supporting the growth of the renewable energy industry. It is important to note that this bill is non-partisan and focuses solely on extending the energy credit for qualified biogas property without any political bias.

Congressional Summary of HR 536

Agricultural Environmental Stewardship Act of 2025

This bill extends for one year the energy investment tax credit for qualified biogas property (property that converts biomass into methane and captures the gas for sale or productive use).

Under the bill, the energy investment tax credit (as part of the general business tax credit) is allowed for investments in qualified biogas property for which construction begins on or before December 31, 2025. (Under current law, to qualify for the tax credit, construction of qualified biogas property must begin on or before December 31, 2024.)

Current Status of Bill HR 536

Bill HR 536 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 16, 2025. Bill HR 536 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 16, 2025.  Bill HR 536's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of January 16, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 536

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
4
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 536

Primary Policy Focus

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