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End Polluter Welfare for Enhanced Oil Recovery Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4222| Senate 
| Updated: 3/26/2026
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (5)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes significant changes to the Internal Revenue Code by targeting tax credits associated with enhanced oil recovery (EOR). Its primary goal is to eliminate financial incentives for these activities. Specifically, the bill repeals the existing enhanced oil recovery credit , found under Section 43 of the Code, which currently provides tax benefits for certain EOR projects. Additionally, the legislation amends Section 45Q to discontinue the carbon capture tax credit for carbon oxide used as a tertiary injectant in EOR. This particular change applies to any qualified facility whose construction begins after the bill's enactment, effectively ending this specific credit for new EOR operations. The bill also includes numerous conforming amendments to ensure that all references to the repealed enhanced oil recovery credit are updated throughout the tax code. All amendments made by this bill will take effect for taxable years beginning after its enactment.
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Timeline
Mar 26, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8108
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 26, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • March 26, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8108
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 26, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8108: End Polluter Welfare for Enhanced Oil Recovery Act of 2026

End Polluter Welfare for Enhanced Oil Recovery Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4222| Senate 
| Updated: 3/26/2026
This bill proposes significant changes to the Internal Revenue Code by targeting tax credits associated with enhanced oil recovery (EOR). Its primary goal is to eliminate financial incentives for these activities. Specifically, the bill repeals the existing enhanced oil recovery credit , found under Section 43 of the Code, which currently provides tax benefits for certain EOR projects. Additionally, the legislation amends Section 45Q to discontinue the carbon capture tax credit for carbon oxide used as a tertiary injectant in EOR. This particular change applies to any qualified facility whose construction begins after the bill's enactment, effectively ending this specific credit for new EOR operations. The bill also includes numerous conforming amendments to ensure that all references to the repealed enhanced oil recovery credit are updated throughout the tax code. All amendments made by this bill will take effect for taxable years beginning after its enactment.
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Timeline
Mar 26, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8108
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 26, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • March 26, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8108
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 26, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (5)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8108: End Polluter Welfare for Enhanced Oil Recovery Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted