Bill · H.R. 536· House(119-HR-536)
Agricultural Environmental Stewardship Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/16/2025
- Last activity
- 1/16/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Hillary Scholten
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Agricultural Environmental Stewardship Act of the 2025'', seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The primary purpose is to extend the energy credit for qualified biogas property. Specifically, it changes the expiration date for this credit from December 31, 2024, to December 31, 2025. This amendment applies to property where construction begins after December 31, 2024.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would farmers be better off under this?+4
The bill supports the agricultural sector by extending credits for biogas property, which is often managed by farmers.
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+4
The bill extends a tax credit designed to incentivize investment in biogas, which is a renewable energy source.
Does this cut taxes for small businesses?+3
The bill extends a tax credit for qualified biogas property, providing financial relief for small businesses investing in this technology.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Extension of energy credits: By striking the 2024 date and inserting December 31, 2025, the bill extends the energy credit for qualified biogas property (Section 2(a)). This provides a continued financial incentive for those working with qualified biogas property through the end of 2025.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: The provided text does not contain any provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3Reduces Small Business Taxes+3Increases Job Creation+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+4Good For Business Owners+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+4Improves Rural Development+2
- 1/22/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/16/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jim CostaDemocrat · California
Patrick RyanDemocrat · New York
David ValadaoRepublican · California