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SENATE 395117th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Electric CARS Act of 2021

Last Action
2/23/2021

Actions

  • 2021-02-23Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • 2021-02-23Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2021-02-23 (00)

Electric Credit Access Ready at Sale Act of 2021 or the Electric CARS Act of 2021

This bill modifies and extends tax credits for electric cars and alternative motor vehicles.

The bill extends the tax credit for new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles through 2031. In addition, the bill modifies the credit to

  • remove the limitation on the number of vehicles per manufacturer that are eligible for the credit,
  • allow a taxpayer to assign the credit to a financing entity, and
  • allow an unused credit to be carried forward for five years.

The bill also extends through 2031 the tax credits for (1) alternative fuel vehicle refueling property, and (2) alternative motor vehicles.

Cosponsors (9)

  • Cory Booker (D-NJ)
  • Bernard Sanders (I-VT)
  • Jacklyn Rosen (D-NV)
  • Brian Schatz (D-HI)
  • Patrick Leahy (D-VT)
  • Tina Smith (D-MN)
  • Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
  • Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)
  • Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)

Subjects

  • Alternative and renewable resources
  • Energy efficiency and conservation
  • Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
  • Income tax credits
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