2019: Fitzpatrick Voted For The FY 2020 Minibus Appropriations Bill,
Which Did Not Include Tax Breaks Supporting Renewable Energy. In
December 2019, Fitzpatrick voted for the FY 2020 minibus spending bill,
which represented 8 of the 12 appropriations bills. According to the
Washington Post, "A majority of House Democrats supported creating or
extending tax breaks --- lawmakers' favorite tool for supporting
renewable energy --- for solar energy, offshore wind turbines, electric
vehicles and big batteries. But almost none of those tax credits made it
into the final deal. Democrats say the week began with a tentative
agreement between both parties that contained several of those clean
energy provisions. But the White House objected to their inclusion,
Democrats said, so they were pulled from the final deal to avoid a
government shutdown before the holidays." The vote was a motion to
concur in the Senate amendment. The House agreed to the motion by a vote
of 297-120. The Senate later passed the bill and the President signed
the bill into law. [House Vote 689,
12/17/19; Congressional
Quarterly, 12/17/19;
Congressional Actions,
H.R.1865]
2020: Fitzpatrick Voted For The FY 2021 Omnibus Appropriations And
Coronavirus Relief, Which Funded Intelligence Operations And Renewable
Energy Research And Development And Extended Clean Energy Tax Credits.
In December 2020, Fitzpatrick voted for the second portion of the FY2021
Omnibus Appropriations and Coronavirus Relief package which would
include, according to Congressional Quarterly, "the fiscal 2021
intelligence authorizations; an energy package that would extend
numerous clean energy tax credits and authorize funding for renewable
energy research and development." The vote was on concurring in Senate
amendment with portion of the amendment. The House agreed to the motion
by a vote of 359-53 and sent to the President and ultimately became law.
[House Vote 251,
12/21/20; Congressional
Quarterly, 12/21/20;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
133]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Providing $270 Billion In New Or
Expanded Tax Incentives For Businesses And Individuals To Mitigate The
Effects Of Climate Change. In August 2022, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against concurring in the Senate amendment
to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which would "provide for
approximately $270 billion in new or expanded tax credits to
incentivize actions by businesses and individuals to mitigate climate
change, including production credits for electricity produced by
renewable and nuclear facilities; investment tax credits for certain
renewable energy equipment and facilities; and credits for advanced
energy manufacturing projects, including in areas where a coal mine or
power plant has closed." The vote was on a motion to concur. The House
concurred with the Senate by a vote 220-207, thus the bill was sent to
President Biden for final signage. President Biden signed the bill and
it ultimately became law. [House Vote 420,
8/12/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 8/12/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
5376]
The Expanded Tax Incentives Included Production Credits For
Electricity Generated By Renewable Energy And Nuclear Facilities.
According to Congressional Quarterly, "The bill would provide for
approximately $270 billion in new or expanded tax credits to
incentivize actions by businesses and individuals to mitigate
climate change, including production credits for electricity
produced by renewable and nuclear facilities;" [Congressional
Quarterly, 8/12/22]
The Expanded Tax Incentives Included "Investment Tax Credits For
Certain Renewable Equipment And Facilities." According to
Congressional Quarterly, "The bill would provide for approximately
$270 billion in new or expanded tax credits to incentivize actions
by businesses and individuals to mitigate climate change, including
[...] investment tax credits for certain renewable energy
equipment and facilities;" [Congressional Quarterly,
8/12/22]
The Expanded Tax Incentives Included "Credits For Advanced Energy
Manufacturing Projects," Including Areas In Which Power Plans Or
Coal Mines Have Closed. According to Congressional Quarterly, "The
bill would provide for approximately $270 billion in new or
expanded tax credits to incentivize actions by businesses and
individuals to mitigate climate change, including [...] credits
for advanced energy manufacturing projects, including in areas where
a coal mine or power plant has closed." [Congressional Quarterly,
8/12/22]
The Inflation Reduction Act Included A Package Of Tax Credits To
Incentivize Wind, Solar, And Renewable Energy. According to The
Washington Post, "To respond to a rapidly warming planet, Democrats
set aside about $370 billion for energy security and climate
change. The investments include a bevy of tax credits to incentivize
wind, solar and other renewable power sources, while helping people
purchase new or used electric vehicles and install energy-efficient
heating and cooling systems in their homes." [The Washington Post,
8/7/22]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Disapprove Of
President Biden's Proposal To Repeal Certain Oil And Gas Tax Provisions
In The FY 2024 Budget. In March 2023, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for an amendment to the Lower Energy Costs
Act, which would "express that Congress disapproves of President Joe
Biden's proposed repeal of tax provisions that are 'vital to the oil
and natural gas industry' in his fiscal 2024 budget request, including
findings that the policy would result in a 'tax hike' on U.S. oil and
natural gas producers." The vote was on the adoption of an amendment.
The House adopted the amendment by a vote of 228 to 206. [House Vote
168, 3/29/23;
Congressional Quarterly,
3/29/23; Congressional
Actions, H.R.
1;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
137]
2024: Fitzpatrick Voted To Prohibit Tax Credits For Electric Vehicles
Made With Parts From North Korea, China, Iran, Or Russia. In September
2024, Fitzpatrick voted for , according to Congressional Quarterly, "the
bill that would clarify which vehicles are ineligible for electric
vehicle credits under the 2022 climate reconciliation law because of
supply chain ties to prohibited foreign entities. The bill would bar
from tax credit eligibility electric vehicles that have a drive battery
for which any components or materials were extracted, processed,
recycled, manufactured or assembled by a prohibited foreign entity; or
have a drive battery that is designed, manufactured or produced using a
process subject to a licensing, royalty, service or similar agreement
with a prohibited foreign entity worth more than $5 million. The bill
would include in the definition of a prohibited foreign entity any
entity that is owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction
or direction of a government of a foreign country, including China,
Russia, Iran and North Korea; and any entity for which covered nations
can appoint or approve the appointment of covered officers. The bill
would apply to vehicles placed in service after the date of the bill's
enactment." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote
of 217 to 192. [House Vote 417,
9/12/24; Congressional
Quarterly, 9/12/24;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7980]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Establishing Electric Vehicle Tax
Credits For Individuals Under A Certain Income Level. In August 2022,
according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against
concurring in the Senate amendment to the Inflation Reduction Act of
2022, which would "create credits for the purchase of used electric
vehicles by individuals under a certain income level." The vote was on a
motion to concur. The House concurred with the Senate by a vote 220-207,
thus the bill was sent to President Biden for final signage. President
Biden signed the bill and it ultimately became law. [House Vote 420,
8/12/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 8/12/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
5376]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Extending Emissions Reductions And
Clean Fuel Tax Credits For Carbon Oxide Sequestration Facilities;
Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel And Alternative Fuels; And Clean Hydrogen
Facilities. In August 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted against concurring in the Senate amendment to the
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which "To incentivize emission
reduction and clean fuel production, it would create or extend tax
credits for carbon oxide sequestration facilities; biodiesel, renewable
diesel and alternative fuels; and clean hydrogen facilities." The vote
was on a motion to concur. The House concurred with the Senate by a vote
220-207, thus the bill was sent to President Biden for final signage.
President Biden signed the bill and it ultimately became law. [House
Vote 420, 8/12/22;
Congressional Quarterly,
8/12/22; Congressional Actions,
H.R.
5376]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Increasing Tax Credits For New Energy
Efficient Residencies. In August 2022, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against concurring in the Senate amendment
to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which would "increase credits
for new energy efficient homes." The vote was on a motion to concur. The
House concurred with the Senate by a vote 220-207, thus the bill was
sent to President Biden for final signage. President Biden signed the
bill and it ultimately became law. [House Vote 420,
8/12/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 8/12/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
5376]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For A GOP Debt Limit Package, Which Would
Repeal Several Climate Tax Credits Under The Inflation Reduction Act,
Especially The Tax Credits For Solar And Wind Projects, Sustainable
Aviation Fuel And Clean Fuel Production. In April 2023, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for the Limit, Save, Grow Act
of 2023, which "Among energy- and climate-focused provisions, the bill
would repeal, phase out or narrow a variety of climate-focused tax
credits under the fiscal 2022 reconciliation package, including
repealing new credits for solar and wind projects, sustainable aviation
fuel and clean fuel production." The vote was on passage. The House
passed the bill by a vote of 217 to 215, thus the bill was sent to the
Senate. [House Vote 199,
4/26/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 4/26/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
2811]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Expanding Individual Tax Credits For
The Improvement Of Energy Efficiency In Residencies And Renewable Energy
Costs. In August 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted against concurring in the Senate amendment to the
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which would "expand individual tax
credits for residential energy efficiency improvements and renewable
energy expenses." The vote was on a motion to concur. The House
concurred with the Senate by a vote 220-207, thus the bill was sent to
President Biden for final signage. President Biden signed the bill and
it ultimately became law. [House Vote 420,
8/12/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 8/12/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
5376]
The Inflation Reduction Act Included Investments To Help People
Implement Energy-Efficient Heating And Cooling Systems In Their
Residential Homes. According to The Washington Post, "To respond
to a rapidly warming planet, Democrats set aside about $370 billion
for energy security and climate change. The investments include a
bevy of tax credits to incentivize wind, solar and other renewable
power sources, while helping people purchase new or used electric
vehicles and install energy-efficient heating and cooling systems in
their homes." [The Washington Post,
8/7/22]
The Bill Provided Several Tax Credits For Research, Renewable
Energy Investments, And Affordable Housing Projects. According to
Congressional Quarterly, "But the final version still offers a range
of exemptions for purchases of machinery and other equipment;
amortization of wireless spectrum assets; pension plan
contributions; net operating losses; tax credits for research
expenses, investments in renewable energy and low-income housing
projects and more." [Congressional Quarterly,
8/7/22]