Bill · H.R. 2596· House(119-HR-2596)
Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/2/2025
- Last activity
- 4/2/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Brian Fitzpatrick
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 5
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2025. It amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote the use of renewable natural gas. The legislation creates a renewable natural gas fuel credit valued at $1.00 per gallon or gasoline gallon equivalent. This credit applies to renewable natural gas sold or used as a fuel in motor vehicles, motorboats, or aviation. It also includes rules for blended renewable natural gas and requires that the fuel be connected to the United States. The new credit and payment provisions are set to terminate for any sales or uses after December 31, 2035.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+7
The bill promotes renewable natural gas to specifically reduce greenhouse gas and harmful transportation-related emissions.
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+6
The fuel credit serves as a direct financial incentive for the use and production of renewable natural gas.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
By incentivizing cleaner fuel sources, the bill contributes to improved air quality.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a), adding Section 6426(l)(1): Establishes a renewable natural gas fuel credit of $1.00 per gallon or gasoline gallon equivalent for fuel sold or used in motor vehicles, motorboats, or aviation, which could incentivize the production and use of cleaner transportation fuels.
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Section 2(c), adding Section 6427(e)(3): Requires the Secretary to pay an amount equal to the renewable natural gas fuel credit to persons who sell or use renewable natural gas in their trade or business, providing a direct financial benefit for businesses utilizing this fuel.
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Section 2(b)(3), adding Section 6426(i)(3): Denies the credit for renewable natural gas produced outside the United States for use outside the United States, ensuring that the benefits of the program remain focused on domestic production and usage.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Section 2(b)(2), amending Section 6426(h): Denies a double benefit by explicitly adding the new renewable natural gas credit to existing restrictions, meaning taxpayers cannot stack multiple specific federal credits for the same fuel.
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Section 2(d), amending Section 4101(a): Requires every person producing renewable natural gas to register with the government, creating an administrative requirement and compliance burden for producers.
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
- Reduces Carbon Emissions+7Increases Renewable Energy Investment+6Improves Environmental Protections+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Farmers+4Good For Urban Residents+3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Economic Growth+4
- 9/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/2/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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