HR1367119th CongressWALLET

ELITE Vehicles Act

Sponsored By: Representative Arrington

Introduced

Summary

Repeals federal tax incentives for electric and clean vehicles. This bill would eliminate the tax credits for new clean vehicles, previously‑owned clean vehicles, and qualified commercial clean vehicles, and it would exclude electric vehicle recharging property from the alternative fuel vehicle refueling credit. The changes would take effect for purchases or binding contracts made more than 30 days after enactment.

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  • Families and vehicle buyers: Households that buy new or used clean vehicles would lose the federal purchase credits. The repeal applies to purchases or binding contracts made after the 30‑day effective window.
  • Businesses and fleets: Commercial buyers and fleet operators would no longer qualify for the qualified commercial clean vehicle credit for vehicles bought or contracted for after 30 days.
  • Charging property owners and installers: Equipment for recharging electric vehicles would no longer count as "qualified alternative fuel vehicle refueling property" for the refueling credit after the 30‑day window.
  • Tribal governments and building-energy deductions: The bill adds a defined term "Indian tribal government" tied to the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act for the purpose of the 179D energy deduction rules.

Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.

Clarify which tribes qualify for energy deduction

This bill would spell out which tribal governments count for the commercial building energy-efficiency deduction. It would use the federal list of recognized tribes as of enactment. The rule would apply to property you buy, or sign a binding contract for, starting 30 days after enactment. Owners and contractors working with listed tribes would have clearer eligibility to claim the deduction.

End clean car purchase tax credits

This bill would end federal tax credits for clean vehicles. It would repeal credits for new clean cars, used clean cars, and some commercial clean vehicles. The change would apply to vehicles you buy, or sign a binding purchase contract for, starting 30 days after enactment. Buyers who expected these credits would likely pay more out of pocket.

End tax credit for EV chargers

This bill would remove electric vehicle chargers from the alternative fuel refueling property tax credit. Homeowners and businesses installing EV chargers would no longer get that credit. The change would apply to chargers you buy, or sign a binding contract for, starting 30 days after enactment. Out-of-pocket costs for installing chargers would likely go up.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Arrington

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Estes

    KS • R

    Sponsored 2/14/2025

  • Van Duyne

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/14/2025

  • Ellzey

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/14/2025

  • Smith (NE)

    NE • R

    Sponsored 2/14/2025

  • Feenstra

    IA • R

    Sponsored 2/14/2025

  • Weber (TX)

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/14/2025

  • Yakym

    IN • R

    Sponsored 2/14/2025

  • Moran

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/14/2025

  • Palmer

    AL • R

    Sponsored 2/14/2025

  • Tenney

    NY • R

    Sponsored 2/14/2025

  • Fedorchak

    ND • R

    Sponsored 2/14/2025

  • Goldman (TX)

    TX • R

    Sponsored 3/27/2025

  • Williams (TX)

    TX • R

    Sponsored 3/27/2025

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