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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 311

Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025

Alternative Fuel Tax Credits: Repeal

The Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced and sent to the House Committee on Ways and Means for review. The bill is actively moving as it waits for the committee to decide on its next steps.

Legislative Progress

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Unlikely to pass

While some lawmakers want to cut spending, these fuel credits are very popular with farmers and many politicians from rural states in both parties.

Key Points

  • This bill would end several tax breaks that the government currently gives to companies making alternative fuels. These include credits for alcohol fuels, biodiesel, and special fuel used in airplanes.
  • The change would mostly affect farmers who grow crops for fuel and companies that produce green energy. These businesses would likely see their taxes go up because they would lose these financial incentives.
  • Supporters of the bill believe the government should not be picking winners in the energy market by giving out subsidies. They argue that all fuel types should compete fairly without help from taxpayers.
  • If this becomes law, it would start applying to fuels made or sold right after the bill is signed. It could lead to higher prices for some types of renewable fuels since the companies making them would no longer get a tax discount.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Jan 9, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Jan 9, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Votes

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News

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 311
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(2)
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