Houston Daily

Congressman Morgan Luttrell of Texas has introduced the Critical Businesses Preparedness Act. This legislation aims to provide a 30% federal tax credit for critical businesses that purchase and install electric generators in areas prone to disasters.

Luttrell highlighted the impact of Hurricane Beryl last year, which left many communities without power for extended periods. "When Hurricane Beryl hit last year, communities across Montgomery, Liberty, and San Jacinto Counties were left without power for days," said Congressman Luttrell. "Families couldn’t get gas, groceries, or medical care."

He emphasized the importance of preparedness over reactionary measures: "The lessons from Beryl and other natural disasters across the country are clear: We must harden our communities, not just react to emergencies after they happen. This bill empowers local businesses to keep their doors open and their communities running so people aren’t left in the dark or out in the cold next time."

The proposed legislation would amend the Internal Revenue Code to support essential businesses involved in emergency response and recovery efforts. The tax credit is designed for generators installed by businesses operating in high-risk hurricane or flooding zones as determined by FEMA.

Eligible businesses include hospitals, urgent care centers, nursing homes, long-term care facilities, grocery stores, and gas stations.