A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the 21st Century Vehicle Choice Act, requires federal officials to submit several reports regarding motor vehicles, critical minerals, and gasoline usage. It makes certain tax credits permanent for clean vehicles, previously-owned clean vehicles, and alternative fuel refueling properties. The legislation also changes the dollar amounts and limits associated with these tax credits. Additionally, it adjusts the income limits for people who want to claim the clean vehicle tax credit. Finally, it sets specific effective dates for when these tax credit modifications begin.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +6
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
Making permanent and increasing tax credits for clean vehicles and alternative fuel refueling properties helps promote environmentally friendly transportation.
- Scored +6
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?
The bill increases and makes permanent tax incentives for clean vehicles and alternative fuel refueling infrastructure.
- Scored +5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill doubles the previously-owned clean vehicle tax credit to $8,000 and raises the value percentage to 60 percent, making used clean vehicles more affordable.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 3 increases the credit amount for a new clean vehicle to $7,500, which could give more financial help to individuals purchasing a new clean vehicle.
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Section 4 increases the credit for a previously-owned clean vehicle to $8,000 and raises the value percentage to 60 percent, which could make used clean vehicles more affordable for buyers.
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Section 5 increases the alternative fuel refueling property tax credit to 50 percent and makes the credit permanent, which could help people and businesses save money when installing refueling property.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Section 3 limits the new clean vehicle credit so that taxpayers cannot receive the credit if they were allowed a credit in any previous taxable year or earlier in the same taxable year, which restricts who can get the financial help.
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Section 3 lowers the modified adjusted gross income limits to $225,000, $169,000, and $112,500, which means fewer higher-earning individuals will qualify for the new clean vehicle tax credit.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill doubles the previously-owned clean vehicle tax credit to $8,000 and raises the value percentage to 60 percent, making used clean vehicles more affordable. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Increased tax credits for clean vehicles and refueling property assist middle-aged taxpayers in purchasing and maintaining alternative fuel vehicles. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Middle-class buyers benefit from higher clean vehicle tax credit amounts, though modified adjusted gross income limits are lowered. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill increases financial incentives for purchasing both new and used clean vehicles, which can benefit younger buyers seeking affordable transport options. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Seniors purchasing clean vehicles may benefit from increased tax credits, though income limits restrict eligibility.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The bill increases and makes permanent tax incentives for clean vehicles and alternative fuel refueling infrastructure. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — Making permanent and increasing tax credits for clean vehicles and alternative fuel refueling properties helps promote environmentally friendly transportation.
- 10/22/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House