H.R. 5206 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Securing America's Energy Independence Act of 2006
H.R. 5206 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 26, 2006, sponsored by J.D. Hayworth Jr. with 79 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 26, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 79
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Securing America's Energy Independence Act of 2006 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2015: (1) the investment tax credit for solar energy property and qualified fuel cell property; and (2) the tax credit for residential photovoltaic, solar water heating, and fuel cell property expenditures. Modifies the maximum amounts for such residential credits based upon kilowatt of capacity.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
J.D. Hayworth Jr. (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 36 Democrats, 42 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 26, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Apr 26, 2006)
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