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S. 2291

Referred to Committee

Zero-Emission Nuclear Power Production Credit Act of 2021

Introduced 6/24/2021•117th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

6/24/2021 • Senate

Summary

Zero-Emission Nuclear Power Production Credit Act of 2021

This bill allows a new business-related tax credit through 2031 for the production of electricity from zero-emission nuclear power. It also allows an election for direct payments of such credit and requires a recapture of the credit for contractors who pay their laborers or mechanics less than the prevailing wage rate.

Contractors must ensure that at least 15% of their work force is composed of qualified apprentices.

The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the effectiveness the tax credit.

Introduced in Senate • 6/24/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Taxation

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (9)

Party Breakdown

8
Democrats
0
Republicans
1
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]

Democrat • MD

Sponsored 6/24/2021

Cosponsors (8)

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Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]

D-WV

Joined 6/24/2021

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Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]

D-DE

Joined 6/24/2021

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Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

D-NJ

Joined 6/24/2021

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Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]

D-GA

Joined 9/21/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

June 24, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

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Enacted into Law

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Introduced in Senate6/24/2021

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors8