A Republican bill with 7 Republican cosponsors · See all 7 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Energy Freedom Act aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal various green energy tax subsidies. This legislation targets a wide range of tax credits, including those for residential clean energy, clean vehicles, and various fuel production methods. It also proposes the repeal of credits related to electricity production, carbon sequestration, and energy-efficient buildings. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to repeal a tax on petroleum. Most of these changes are set to take effect after December 31, 2025, or on January 1, 2026.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +5
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill reduces government spending by repealing numerous renewable energy tax credits and subsidies.
- Scored +2
Is this likely to lower the price at the pump?
The repeal of the petroleum tax is likely to lower costs at the pump for consumers.
- Scored +2
Would business owners be better off under this?
The repeal of the petroleum tax provides a direct cost reduction for businesses operating in the energy sector.
The opposite· 3 of 11
- Scored -5
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
The repeal of credits for clean hydrogen, carbon sequestration, and renewable electricity may reduce incentives for reducing carbon output.
- Scored -4
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?
The repeal of the petroleum tax reduces the fiscal barrier to producing and using fossil fuels.
- Scored -3
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
Removing subsidies for renewable resources and clean vehicles may reduce the drive toward environmental protection goals.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Repeal of Petroleum Tax: The bill includes a repeal of the tax on petroleum (Section 23), which would take effect on January 1, 2026.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of Home Improvement Credits: The repeal of the energy efficient home improvement credit (Section 2) means individuals may no longer receive tax benefits for certain home updates after December 31, 2025.
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Loss of Residential Clean Energy Credits: The repeal of the residential clean energy credit (Section 3) removes financial incentives for residential renewable energy expenditures after December 31, 2025.
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Loss of Vehicle Tax Credits: Several vehicle-related credits would be eliminated, including the previously-owned clean vehicles credit (Section 4), the alternative fuel vehicle refueling property credit (Section 5), the clean vehicle credit (Section 6), and the qualified commercial clean vehicles credit (Section 15). These changes apply to vehicles acquired or placed in service after December 31, 2025.
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Loss of Fuel and Biofuel Incentives: The bill repeals incentives for biodiesel, renewable diesel, and alternative fuels (Section 8), the sustainable aviation fuel credit (Section 9), and the clean fuel production credit (Section 18).
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Loss of Electricity and Production Credits: Various credits for electricity and energy production would be removed, such as electricity produced from certain renewable resources (Section 10), zero-emission nuclear power production (Section 13), clean hydrogen production (Section 14), clean electricity production (Section 17), and clean electricity investment (Section 21).
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Loss of Manufacturing and Carbon Credits: The bill repeals the advanced manufacturing production credit (Section 16), the carbon oxide sequestration credit (Section 12), and the qualifying advanced energy project credit (Section 20).
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Loss of Commercial Building Deductions: The energy efficient commercial buildings deduction would be repealed (Section 22), affecting property placed in service after December 31, 2025.
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.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Is this likely to lower the price at the pump? — The repeal of the petroleum tax is likely to lower costs at the pump for consumers. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The repeal of credits for clean hydrogen, carbon sequestration, and renewable electricity may reduce incentives for reducing carbon output. Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced? — The repeal of the petroleum tax reduces the fiscal barrier to producing and using fossil fuels. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Removing subsidies for renewable resources and clean vehicles may reduce the drive toward environmental protection goals.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The repeal of the petroleum tax provides a direct cost reduction for businesses operating in the energy sector. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The loss of residential clean energy and vehicle credits may make energy-efficient living less affordable for low-income households. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The repeal of home improvement and clean vehicle tax credits increases the cost of energy-efficient transitions for middle-class families. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The loss of clean vehicle and energy efficiency credits may increase the cost of living in urban environments.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill reduces government spending by repealing numerous renewable energy tax credits and subsidies. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The repeal of the petroleum tax may provide a slight boost to traditional energy sectors of the economy. Is this likely to create jobs? — The repeal of various production and manufacturing credits may reduce job growth in the renewable energy and advanced manufacturing sectors. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The repeal of the energy efficient commercial buildings deduction removes a tax incentive for small businesses. Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — The repeal of energy efficient home improvement and residential clean energy credits increases the long-term cost of home updates for middle-income families. Does this cut taxes for small businesses? — The repeal of the energy efficient commercial buildings deduction increases costs for small business owners making energy upgrades.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The repeal of energy efficiency credits may increase the long-term costs of maintaining energy-efficient housing.
- 5/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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