End Polluter Welfare Act of 2025
Rep. Omar Introduces the End Polluter Welfare Act to Cut Billions in Fossil Fuel Subsidies
The End Polluter Welfare Act of 2025 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to several House committees for review, which is the first step before it can move forward. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill faces strong opposition from the fossil fuel industry and many lawmakers who worry about rising energy prices. It lacks the bipartisan support needed to move through a divided Congress.
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Small oil and gas producers, independent drillers, and small coal mining companies would lose tax breaks they depend on to stay competitive, including the marginal wells credit and percentage depletion allowances. Many small operators work on tight margins, and the loss of these incentives could make some wells and mines uneconomical, potentially forcing closures and layoffs in energy-dependent communities.
“Section 45I (relating to credit for producing oil and natural gas from marginal wells).”
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Science, Space, and Technology, Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Appropriations, Financial Services, and Foreign Affairs, 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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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End Polluter Welfare Act of 2025
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