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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify certain investment credit rules with respect to nuclear facilities.

USA119th CongressHR-8482| House 
| Updated: 4/23/2026
Pat Harrigan

Pat Harrigan

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (9)
Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Brian Jack (Republican)Matt Van Epps (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)George Whitesides (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, specifically targeting investment credit rules for qualified nuclear facilities that produce electricity. Its primary goal is to provide more favorable tax treatment and incentivize investments in this sector. One key provision allows these nuclear facilities to elect out of the public utility property limitation , which previously restricted certain investment credits, thereby making them more accessible. Additionally, the bill removes the progress expenditures limitation for eligible credits, meaning credits can be claimed based on expenditures incurred during the construction phase rather than only upon completion. These modifications are intended to stimulate investment and development in nuclear energy infrastructure, with the amendments applying to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026.
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Timeline
Apr 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • April 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 23, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify certain investment credit rules with respect to nuclear facilities.

USA119th CongressHR-8482| House 
| Updated: 4/23/2026
This bill proposes amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, specifically targeting investment credit rules for qualified nuclear facilities that produce electricity. Its primary goal is to provide more favorable tax treatment and incentivize investments in this sector. One key provision allows these nuclear facilities to elect out of the public utility property limitation , which previously restricted certain investment credits, thereby making them more accessible. Additionally, the bill removes the progress expenditures limitation for eligible credits, meaning credits can be claimed based on expenditures incurred during the construction phase rather than only upon completion. These modifications are intended to stimulate investment and development in nuclear energy infrastructure, with the amendments applying to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026.
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Timeline
Apr 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • April 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 23, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Pat Harrigan

Pat Harrigan

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (9)
Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Brian Jack (Republican)Matt Van Epps (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)George Whitesides (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted