Bill · H.R. 1754· House(119-HR-1754)
FARM Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/27/2025
- Last activity
- 2/27/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Thomas Tiffany
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "FARM Act of 2025," proposes amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It seeks to restrict certain energy credits for renewable energy production on agricultural land. Specifically, it targets solar and wind energy property placed in service by a public utility on such land. The restrictions apply to property placed in service after the date of the Act's enactment.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would farmers be better off under this?+2
The bill may favor traditional agricultural land use by limiting the encroachment of utility-scale renewable energy projects.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?+1
Reducing tax credits for renewable energy could slightly reduce federal revenue losses.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+1
The bill limits the use of tax expenditures for specific energy production methods.
The opposite· 3 of 8
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-5
By limiting credits for solar and wind on agricultural land, the bill may reduce renewable energy deployment and increase carbon emissions.
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?-5
The bill creates a disincentive for public utilities to invest in renewable energy on agricultural land.
Does this raise the taxes companies pay?-3
The bill reduces tax advantages for public utilities investing in renewable energy on agricultural land.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Restriction of Tax Credits: The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to ensure the energy credit does not apply to certain types of energy production on agricultural land (Section 2(a) and Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Denial of Solar Energy Credit: The bill would deny the energy credit for solar property equipment placed in service by a public utility on agricultural land (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Denial of Wind Energy Credit: The bill would deny the credit for electricity produced by a wind facility placed in service by a public utility on agricultural land (Section 2(b)(A)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment-5Reduces Carbon Emissions-5Improves Rural Development-2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+1Reduces National Debt+1Increases Corporate Taxes-3Increases Job Creation-2Improves Economic Growth-1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+2Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Business Owners-2Good For Union Workers-2
- 4/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Ben ClineRepublican · Virginia
Warren DavidsonRepublican · Ohio
Andy HarrisRepublican · Maryland
Derrick Van OrdenRepublican · Wisconsin
Roger WilliamsRepublican · Texas
Tony WiedRepublican · Wisconsin