HB 1556 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in Pennsylvania Economic Development for a Growing Economy (PA EDGE) tax credits, providing for an advanced clean manufacturing project and further providing for definitions.

HB 1556 amends Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code of 1971 to add new tax credits under the PA EDGE program specifically for "advanced clean manufacturing projects." This bill directly affects businesses constructing or expanding facilities that produce clean energy technology, such as solar panels or battery components. The key change expands the existing PA EDGE tax credit program to include these advanced clean manufacturing projects, providing financial incentives for qualifying investments. The bill does not alter other existing PA EDGE provisions or create new tax credit categories beyond this specific addition.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 17, 2025 Last action Feb 13, 2026
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to expand eligibility by adding 'clean iron' and 'phase change material ceiling tiles' to the list of qualifying clean manufacturing projects. The definition of clean steel and cement was updated to require specific renewable energy thresholds and lower carbon emissions standards. Funding limits were significantly reduced, with the annual credit cap cut from $10 million to $5 million and the total program cap lowered from $50 million to $25 million. The application process was formalized to require a 'Commitment Letter' with stricter criteria, including a requirement to place projects in service within four years.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded to include clean iron production and phase change material ceiling tiles, while tightening the definition of clean steel and cement to mandate higher renewable energy usage and lower emissions.
DEFINITION

Added 'clean iron' and 'phase change material ceiling tiles' as new qualifying products for the tax credit.

Updated definitions for clean steel and clean cement to require production using at least 50% renewable energy by the effective date and 100% by 2035, and specified lower carbon emission thresholds.

Added new definitions for 'Department of Environmental Protection' and 'Pass-Through Entity' to clarify administrative roles and eligible taxpayer types.

FISCAL

Reduced the maximum annual tax credit from $10 million to $5 million and the total program cap from $50 million to $25 million.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the application process to require a formal 'Commitment Letter' that must be executed between the Department and the taxpayer, detailing project specifics and job creation goals.

Extended the deadline for placing a project in service to four years from the date the Commitment Letter is executed.

Floor votes · House Feb 3, 2026

How they voted

10493
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 198
Feb 3, 2026
D Democratic100
100 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican98
4 Yea 93 Nay 1
94% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Feb 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Finance
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Re-committed to Appropriations
lower
Nov 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as amended
lower
Jun 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Finance
lower
1 primary · 24 co-sponsors

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