I 112th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6323 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 2, 2012 Ms. Hahn introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the credit limitation for new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Electric Vehicle Purchasing Credit Expansion Act of 2012.

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Increase in credit limitation for new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles

(a)

Base Amount of per vehicle limitation

Paragraph (2) of section 30D(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking $2,500 and inserting $3,750. (b)

Battery capacity limitation

Paragraph (3) of section 30D(b) of such Code is amended by striking $5,000 and inserting $6,250. (c)

Effective date

The amendments made by this section shall apply to vehicles placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act.