H.R.1881

Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act

Introduced·3/5/25

Establishes a mine methane capture incentive credit under the Internal Revenue Code.

The Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act amends the Internal Revenue Code to create a mine methane capture incentive credit. This credit applies to methane captured from mining activities, including underground, abandoned, or surface mines, using methane capture equipment. The captured methane must be used for energy production or injected into a pipeline, and it must be measured and verified at the source. The amendments apply to methane captured after December 31, 2024.

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History

Mar 5, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Mar 5, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.