United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 3 R cosponsors
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HR 312 — Restoring Vehicle Market Freedom Act of 2025

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

  • Spreading across states

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Summary

Restoring Vehicle Market Freedom Act of 2025This bill repeals federal tax credits for the purchase of certain clean vehicles (generally electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles, and fuel cell vehicles) and certain vehicle refueling property.Specifically, the bill repeals the federal tax credits forthe purchase of a qualified used clean vehicle (tax credit of up to $4,000 for the purchase of a previously-owned clean vehicle before 2033),the purchase of a qualified new clean vehicle (tax credit of up to $7,500 for the purchase of a new clean vehicle before 2033),the purchase of a qualified commercial clean vehicle (business tax credit of up to $40,000 for the purchase of a commercial clean vehicle before 2033), andalternative fuel vehicle refueling property (tax credit of up to $1,000 for individuals or up to $100,000 for businesses for the installation of property before 2033 used to store or dispense clean-burning fuel or to recharge electric vehicles).

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill repeals multiple tax credits associated with alternative fuel vehicles, significantly reducing tax incentives for such vehicles.

  • Section 25E

    the item relating to such section

    This change removes the Previously Owned Clean Vehicle Credit, eliminating its tax benefits.

  • Section 30B

    the item relating to such section

    This change repeals the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit, which previously incentivized the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles.

  • Section 30C

    the item relating to such section

    This change eliminates the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit, removing tax incentives for related infrastructure.

  • Section 30D

    the item relating to such section

    This change repeals the New Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit, ending tax benefits for electric vehicles.

  • Section 45W

    the item relating to such section

    This change removes the credit for Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicles, thus rescinding the tax incentives for commercial purchases.

  • Section 38(b)

    paragraph (24)

    This change updates the tax code by removing a section related to the defunct Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit.

  • Section 38(b)

    paragraph (25)

    This change further removes references tied to the now-repealed Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit.

  • Section 38(b)

    paragraph (30)

    This change removes references related to the New Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit.

  • Section 38(b)

    paragraph (37)

    This change deletes references associated with the Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicles Credit.

  • Section 6213(g)(2)

    subparagraph (U)

    This change removes specific tax code subparagraphs that reference the repealed credits.

  • Section 6213(g)(2)

    subparagraph (T)

    This change further updates the tax code by removing additional references tied to the repealed electric and fuel vehicle credits.

  • Section 1016(a)

    paragraph (35)

    This change removes a provision related to adjusted basis for the repealed Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit.

  • Section 1016(a)

    paragraph (36)

    This change eliminates tax code adjustments related to the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit.

  • Section 6501(m)

    "30B(h)(9),"

    This change ensures that references to the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit are removed from the statute of limitations.

  • Section 6501(m)

    "30C(e)(4),"

    This change removes references to the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit from the statute of limitations.

  • Section 6501(m)

    "30D(e)(4),"

    This change ensures the removal of all legal references to the New Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit from the statute of limitations.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 544 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (544)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 312 do?
Restoring Vehicle Market Freedom Act of 2025This bill repeals federal tax credits for the purchase of certain clean vehicles (generally electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles, and fuel cell vehicles) and certain vehicle refueling property.Specifically, the bill repeals the federal tax credits forthe purchase of a qualified used clean vehicle (tax credit of up to $4,000 for the purchase of a previously-owned clean vehicle before 2033),the purchase of a qualified new clean vehicle (tax credit of up to $7,500 for the purchase of a new clean vehicle before 2033),the purchase of a qualified commercial clean vehicle (business tax credit of up to $40,000 for the purchase of a commercial clean vehicle before 2033), andalternative fuel vehicle refueling property (tax credit of up to $1,000 for individuals or up to $100,000 for businesses for the installation of property before 2033 used to store or dispense clean-burning fuel or to recharge electric vehicles).
Who sponsors HR 312?
HR 312 is sponsored by Perry, Scott (Republican), Ogles, Andrew (Republican), and Crane, Elijah (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 312?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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