Bill · H.R. 616· House(119-HR-616)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to double the dollar limitation for the energy efficient home improvement credit with respect to heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, biomass stoves, and boilers.
- Introduced
- 1/22/2025
- Last activity
- 1/22/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Josh Gottheimer
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It aims to double the dollar limitation for the energy efficient home improvement credit. Specifically, it targets the credit limits for heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, biomass stoves, and boilers. The change would increase the limit from $2,000 to $4,000. This amendment would apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+5
The bill provides significant tax relief for middle-income homeowners upgrading to efficient appliances.
Does this cut taxes for middle-income families?+5
The bill doubles the tax credit amount for energy efficient home improvements, providing more relief to middle-income homeowners.
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+4
The bill incentivizes the adoption of heat pumps and biomass technology through increased tax credits.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Tax Credits: The bill would double the dollar limitation for the energy efficient home improvement credit from $2,000 to $4,000 for specific items, which provides more financial relief for those installing heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, biomass stoves, or boilers. (Section 1(a))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text.
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 Middle Class Households+5Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Seniors+3Good For High Income Households+2
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Middle Class Taxes+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+2
- 1/22/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House