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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Tax Credit Changes for Nuclear Energy Facilities (H.R. 8482)
Last action · April 23, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.Sponsors: Pat Harrigan and 12 others
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill proposes changes to the federal tax code to allow nuclear power facilities to claim certain investment tax credits that are currently restricted. It removes specific limitations on public utility property and for nuclear energy projects starting in 2027.
The bill changes the tax eligibility rules for nuclear power plants, which could alter the financial incentives for companies investing in nuclear energy infrastructure starting in the 2027 tax year.
Who It Would Affect
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Nuclear energy facility operators
These entities may become eligible for tax credits previously unavailable to them under current public utility property and progress expenditure limitations.
Taxpayers
Changes to corporate tax credit eligibility can impact federal revenue levels.
Key Facts
- The bill amends Section 50(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code to allow nuclear facilities to bypass the public utility property limitation for investment credits.
- The bill amends Section 6418(g)(4) to remove the progress expenditures limitation for nuclear energy facilities.
- The changes apply to qualified facilities as defined in section 48E(b)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- The provisions of this bill take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026.
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- The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 23, 2026.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Apr 23, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Apr 23, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced in House
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Nuclear Energy Tax Incentive Expansion
The bill represents a targeted effort to lower the financial barriers for nuclear energy infrastructure by removing specific tax credit limitations.
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