US·Bill·117th Congress
S 2291
Zero-Emission Nuclear Power Production Credit Act of 2021
Introduced 2021-06-24Last action 2021-06-24 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Committee Senate Committee on Finance
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Died in committee
The 117th Congress ended on 2023-01-03. This bill was in committee when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
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Introduced
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In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Action History
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
2021-06-24 · Senate
Introduced in Senate
2021-06-24 · Library of Congress
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.
Full Bill Text
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/s/2291