Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W. Va.) and Mark Warner’s (R-Va.) Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act. This bill would create a tax credit that would incentivize the capture and repurposing of methane emissions from active and abandoned mines.
Support the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act to expand energy production and support rural communities by incentivizing the capture and repurposing of methane emissions from active and abandoned mines.
Occurrences
The Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act (SB2304) was introduced on July 16, 2025, and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance. The bill seeks to amend section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code to establish a mine methane capture incentive credit.
Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W. Va.) and Mark Warner (R-Va.) in reintroducing the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act. This bill aims to create a tax credit incentivizing the capture and repurposing of methane emissions from active and abandoned mines.
Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W. Va.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) in reintroducing the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act. This bill aims to create a tax credit incentivizing the capture and repurposing of methane emissions from active and abandoned mines.
Evidence
Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W. Va.) and Mark Warner (R-Va.) in reintroducing the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act. This bill aims to create a tax credit incentivizing the capture and repurposing of methane emissions from active and abandoned mines.
The Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act (SB2304) was introduced on July 16, 2025, and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance. The bill seeks to amend section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code to establish a mine methane capture incentive credit.
S. 2304, titled the 'Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act,' was introduced in the Senate on July 16, 2025, by Senator Warner and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5167, titled the 'Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act,' was introduced in the Senate on September 25, 2024, by Senator Warner and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.R. 3982, titled the 'Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act,' was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 9, 2023, by Representative Miller and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
The Congressional Research Service report 'Methane Emissions: U.S. and International Mitigation Efforts' lists S. 5167, the 'Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act,' introduced on September 25, 2024, and referred to the Senate Finance Committee.
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] (Introduced 07/16/2025). Committees: Senate - Finance. Latest Action: Senate - 07/16/2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Tracker: Tip | This bill has the status Introduced.
Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W. Va.) and Mark Warner’s (R-Va.) Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act. ... 'I’m proud to help reintroduce the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act,' ... This bill would create a tax credit that would incentivize the capture and repurposing of methane emissions from active and abandoned mines.
Assessments
Evidence shows Sen. Jon Husted publicly backed and joined colleagues in reintroducing the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act (press release 3/25/2026; co-sponsorship reported). The bill versions cited include S.5167 (9/25/2024), S.2304 (7/16/2025), and related House text; Husted is listed as supporting/reintroducing the measure that would create a tax credit to incentivize mine methane capture. The campaign promise was to 'support' the Act; Husted materially advanced that outcome by co-sponsoring and publicly promoting the reintroduction, even though the bill had not become law. Therefore the promise to support the bill is fulfilled within the same term.
Multiple pieces of primary evidence confirm that Jon Husted supported and co-sponsored the introduction and reintroduction of the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act during the same term, with efforts made in both the Senate and House. However, there is no evidence the bill progressed past referral to committee or was enacted into law. As such, the promised outcome was not delivered, but the legislative effort is well-documented.
Jon Husted fulfilled the promise to the extent of co-sponsoring and supporting the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act, which was introduced and referred to committee. However, there is no evidence in the provided material that the bill was enacted or the promised incentives actually delivered. This indicates a serious legislative attempt was made, but the outcome was not achieved.
Jon Husted fulfilled his promise to support the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act by co-sponsoring and advocating for the bill, which matches the explicit terms of the campaign claim. However, evidence shows only the bill's introduction and referral to committee, with no indication it became law or had practical effect. The outcome (expanded energy production and support for rural communities via incentives) was not delivered, so the promise's intended result was not achieved. Notably, Husted made a serious legislative effort, warranting an effort badge.