Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 1554

119th Congress

Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Aug 8, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Lloyd A. Doggett

Representative

Democratic

TX-37

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Taxation

Summary

The bill allows companies to receive a tax credit for hiring veterans who have experience or certifications in renewable energy fields. This aims to encourage the hiring of these veterans and support their employment in the growing renewable energy industry.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The bill allows companies to receive a tax credit for hiring veterans who have experience or certifications in renewable energy fields. This aims to encourage the hiring of these veterans and support their employment in the growing renewable energy industry.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Incentives for our Nation's Veterans in Energy Sustainability Technologies or the INVEST Act This bill allows the work opportunity tax credit to be used for the hiring of a specified veteran who works in a field of renewable energy. A specified veteran means any veteran who is certified as (1) having received a credential or certification from the Department of Defense of a military occupational specialty or skill in a field of renewable energy or with respect to advanced manufacturing, machinist or welding, or engineering; (2) having completed a vocational degree in a field of renewable energy; or (3) having completed a LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certification with the United States Green Building Council. The Department of the Treasury shall compensate specified U.S. possessions for their losses resulting from this bill.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Provides a tax credit for hiring veterans with renewable energy credentials or certifications
Covers veterans who have a military occupational specialty, vocational degree, or LEED certification in renewable energy
Requires the Department of the Treasury to compensate U.S. possessions for any losses resulting from the bill

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If enacted, this bill would benefit veterans with renewable energy expertise by making them more attractive hires for companies in that industry. It could increase employment opportunities for these veterans and support the renewable energy workforce. The bill would also have financial implications for the U.S. government through the tax credits and compensation to possessions.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Taxation

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1554, 119th Congress (2025). "Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-1554