S5215Referred to Committee

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and enhance certain tax credits for electric vehicles, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-08-03
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4
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Sponsor

Catherine Cortez Masto
Catherine Cortez Masto
Democrat · NV · Senator
Votes with party: 79.3% (859 recorded votes)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

2026-08-03

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would expand and extend tax credits that help people and businesses afford electric vehicles, making them cheaper to buy by reducing the amount of taxes owed. These credits would apply to both new and used electric cars, potentially helping middle-class families transition away from gas-powered vehicles while supporting the auto industry's shift toward cleaner energy. The changes would affect car buyers, manufacturers, and the federal government's tax revenue.

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