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HR7070Referred to Committee

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit period for the production of refined coal, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-14
Introduced
2
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Carol D. Miller
Carol D. Miller
Republican · WV · Representative
Votes with party: 98.2% (617 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/M001205

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (2)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • H. Morgan Griffith (R-VA-9)· 2026-04-27

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-01-14

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Ways and MeansReferred To · 2026-01-14

Previously

  • Ways and Means CommitteeReferred To · 2026-01-14

Plain-English Summary

This bill would extend tax credits that coal companies receive when they produce refined coal, a cleaner-burning fuel made by processing raw coal. The credits help make refined coal production more financially attractive to companies by reducing their tax bills. The measure is aimed at supporting the coal refining industry and the workers it employs.

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Taxation
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