Magnets Value Chain Support Act of 2026
Moolenaar and Khanna Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Give Tax Breaks for American-Made Magnets
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Ways and Means for review. It is considered active, but no further hearings or votes have been scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill has strong support from both parties and addresses national security concerns about China, but passing new tax credits often requires a larger budget deal.
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Personal Impact
IRS employees would need to administer a complex new credit system involving supply chain verification, arm's-length pricing rules, and coordination with the Departments of Defense, Energy, and Commerce. Treasury staff would need to develop regulations, safe harbors, and review facility designations on a rolling basis.
“The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations or other guidance as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section.”
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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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Magnets Value Chain Support Act of 2026
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