A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a business tax credit for the purchase of zero-emission electric lawn, garden, and landscape equipment, and for other purposes.

Senate Bill

S. 4021

119th Congress

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a business tax credit for the purchase of zero-emission electric lawn, garden, and landscape equipment, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Mar 5, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Martin Heinrich

D - NM

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Summary

This bill would create a tax credit for businesses that purchase electric lawn mowers, leaf blowers, trimmers, and other zero-emission landscaping equipment instead of traditional gas-powered tools. The goal is to encourage landscaping companies and other businesses to switch to cleaner equipment that doesn't produce air pollution or greenhouse gas emissions.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Introduced3/5/2026

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

ChamberSenate

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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a business tax credit for the purchase of zero-emission electric lawn, garden, and landscape equipment, and for other purposes.

This bill would create a tax credit for businesses that purchase electric lawn mowers, leaf blowers, trimmers, and other zero-emission landscaping equipment instead of traditional gas-powered tools. The goal is to encourage landscaping companies and other busi

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This bill would create a tax credit for businesses that purchase electric lawn mowers, leaf blowers, trimmers, and other zero-emission landscaping equipment instead of traditional gas-powered tools. The goal is to encourage landscaping companies and other businesses to switch to cleaner equipment that doesn't produce air pollution or greenhouse gas emissions.

Bill Number: 4021
Introduced: 3/5/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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Title: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a business tax credit for the purchase of zero-emission electric lawn, garden, and landscape equipment, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 4021
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced: 3/5/2026
Summary: This bill would create a tax credit for businesses that purchase electric lawn mowers, leaf blowers, trimmers, and other zero-emission landscaping equipment instead of traditional gas-powered tools. The goal is to encourage landscaping companies and other businesses to switch to cleaner equipment th

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would create a tax credit for businesses that purchase electric lawn mowers, leaf blowers, trimmers, and other zero-emission landscaping equipment instead of traditional gas-powered tools. The goal is to encourage landscaping companies and other businesses to switch to cleaner equipment that doesn't produce air pollution or greenhouse gas emissions.

Last updated: 3/7/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates a business tax credit to help offset the cost of purchasing electric lawn and garden equipment, making the switch from gas-powered tools more affordable
Targets landscaping companies, golf courses, parks departments, and other businesses that use lawn care equipment professionally
Aims to reduce air pollution and carbon emissions from gas-powered equipment, which contributes significantly to poor air quality in many communities
Could help lower noise pollution in neighborhoods, as electric equipment operates much more quietly than gas-powered alternatives

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily benefit landscaping and lawn care businesses by reducing their costs when transitioning to cleaner equipment. Residents would experience cleaner air and quieter neighborhoods, as gas-powered lawn equipment is a major source of both noise and air pollution, particularly in suburban areas. The tax incentive could accelerate the adoption of electric equipment, which is currently more expensive upfront but cheaper to maintain than gas-powered alternatives.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4021, 119th Congress (2026). "A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a business tax credit for the purchase of zero-emission electric lawn, garden, and landscape equipment, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-4021

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