United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2079 (107th)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a windfall profits tax on electric generating facilities having excess profits.
Introduced
6 June 2001
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Status
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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10 February 2026
Summary
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose (on sellers) a windfall profits tax on electric generating facilities having excess profits. Exempts electricity produced from renewable sources from such tax. Expresses the sense of Congress that such tax should be used to: (1) reduce taxes for consumers and moderate the impact of high prices on the poor or small businessmen; and (2) encourage alternative energy source development through research tax credits.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 6 June 2001
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 6 June 2001
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 6 June 2001
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2079
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/107/hr/2079