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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that new wind turbines located near certain military installations are ineligible for the renewable electricity production credit and the energy credit.

USA115th CongressS-201| Senate 
| Updated: 1/24/2017
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Ted Cruz (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protection of Military Airfields from Wind Turbine Encroachment Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to make new wind facilities located near certain military installations ineligible for the tax credits for: (1) electricity produced from renewable resources, and (2) investments in qualified small wind energy property. The bill applies to facilities that are originally placed in service after the enactment of this bill and are located within a 30-mile radius of: (1) an airfield or airbase that is under the jurisdiction of a military department and in active use; or (2) an air traffic control radar site, weather radar site, or aircraft navigation aid that is owned or operated by the Department of Defense and is a permanent land-based structure at a fixed location.
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Timeline
Jan 24, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-649
Introduced in House
Jan 24, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jan 24, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S447)
  • January 24, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-649
    Introduced in House


  • January 24, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 24, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S447)

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 115-649: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that new wind turbines located near certain military installations are ineligible for the renewable electricity production credit and the energy credit.
Alternative and renewable resourcesAviation and airportsElectric power generation and transmissionIncome tax creditsMilitary facilities and property

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that new wind turbines located near certain military installations are ineligible for the renewable electricity production credit and the energy credit.

USA115th CongressS-201| Senate 
| Updated: 1/24/2017
Protection of Military Airfields from Wind Turbine Encroachment Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to make new wind facilities located near certain military installations ineligible for the tax credits for: (1) electricity produced from renewable resources, and (2) investments in qualified small wind energy property. The bill applies to facilities that are originally placed in service after the enactment of this bill and are located within a 30-mile radius of: (1) an airfield or airbase that is under the jurisdiction of a military department and in active use; or (2) an air traffic control radar site, weather radar site, or aircraft navigation aid that is owned or operated by the Department of Defense and is a permanent land-based structure at a fixed location.
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Timeline
Jan 24, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-649
Introduced in House
Jan 24, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jan 24, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S447)
  • January 24, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-649
    Introduced in House


  • January 24, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 24, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S447)
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Ted Cruz (Republican)

Finance Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 115-649: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that new wind turbines located near certain military installations are ineligible for the renewable electricity production credit and the energy credit.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesAviation and airportsElectric power generation and transmissionIncome tax creditsMilitary facilities and property