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HR 139 110th Congress House

Idling Reduction Tax Credit Act of 2007

Official title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit for the purchase of idling reduction systems for diesel-powered on-highways vehicles.

Introduced: January 4, 2007 See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan 4, 2007
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 Latest action January 4, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Idling Reduction Tax Credit Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a business tax credit for 25% of the cost of a qualifying idling reduction device, up to $1,000. Defines "qualifying idling reduction device" as any device that is: (1) installed on a heavy-duty diesel-powered on-highway vehicle to provide services that would otherwise require the operation of the main drive engine while the vehicle is temporarily parked or stationary; and (2) certified by the Secretary of Energy to reduce long-duration idling. Directs the Secretary to publish standards for certifying such devices.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 894 Related bill Idling Reduction Tax Credit Act of 2007
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2
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McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Jun 5, 2008
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Calvert, Ken
California · Feb 12, 2007
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 139: Idling Reduction Tax Credit Act of 2007. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-139/
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"H.R. 139: Idling Reduction Tax Credit Act of 2007." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-139/.
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