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H.R. 6291: Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Stimulus Act of 2006

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H.R. 6291: Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Stimulus Act of 2006

109th Congress · introduced 2006-09-29 · Energy · Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman .

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2006-09-29 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: no floor votes in our records yet. Why?
  4. Where it stands now: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman . Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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Official title

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Stimulus Act of 2006

Plain summary

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Stimulus Act of 2006 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend the time limits applicable to tax credits for: (1) electricity produced from certain renewable resources; (2) clean renewable energy bonds; (3) new energy efficient homes; (4) residential energy efficient property; (5) business solar investment; and (6) biodiesel and alternative fuels. Extends the time limit for the deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings. Declares inapplicable to certain qualified electric vehicles and alternative motor vehicles the depreciation limitation pertaining to luxury automobiles. Instructs the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide assistance to states for consultations with respect to weatherization and energy efficiency of residences and small businesses.

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Official text

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Stimulus Act of 2006

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18] · 0 cosponsors

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Bond
A way to borrow money. A government sells bonds to raise money now and promises to pay it back with interest over time. Bonds repaid from taxes often need voter approval.

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong109-hr6291 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong109 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong109