Bill · H.R. 2932· House(119-HR-2932)
CLEAR Skies Act
- Introduced
- 4/17/2025
- Last activity
- 4/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Robert Garcia
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "CLEAR Skies Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a tax credit for producing aviation gasoline that does not contain tetra-ethyl-lead. The credit is based on the number of gallons of qualified aviation gasoline produced and sold by a taxpayer in the United States. The amount of the credit decreases annually from $1.25 per gallon in 2026 down to $1.05 per gallon in 2030. To receive the credit, producers must be registered with the Secretary and provide specific certification. The provisions regarding the production credit are set to terminate after December 31, 2030. Additionally, the bill mandates a GAO study to examine the pricing and market dynamics of unleaded aviation gas.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7
The bill incentivizes the production of aviation gasoline free of lead, reducing toxic exposure.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
Aviation fuel producers benefit from the new production tax credit.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The mandate for a GAO study aims to determine if cost savings from fuel credits are passed to consumers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial Incentive for Lead-Free Fuel Production: The bill establishes a tax credit for the production of aviation gasoline that is free from tetra-ethyl-lead, which is intended to encourage the production of such fuel (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Support for Domestic Production: The credit specifically applies to qualified aviation gasoline that is produced by the taxpayer in the United States (Section 2(a)(3)(A)(ii)).
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Market Data and Cost Transparency: The bill requires the Comptroller General to conduct a study on the price of unleaded aviation gas, including the drivers of price differentials and whether cost savings from the credit are actually passed to consumers (Section 3(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Expiration of Benefits: The aviation gasoline production credit is scheduled to terminate, meaning it will not apply to any sales occurring after December 31, 2030 (Section 2(a)(4)).
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Decreasing Credit Amounts: The amount of the tax credit available to producers decreases every year between 2026 and 2030 (Section 2(a)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Children+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+7
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 4/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jay ObernolteRepublican · California