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House Republicans Clash Over Clean Energy Rollbacks in One Big Beautiful Bill

The Freedom Caucus' insistence on sweeping clean energy credit rollbacks conflicts with Senate proposals to protect ongoing projects through softer IRA subsidy deadlines.

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., arrives to speak with reporters about the spending and tax bill embraced by President Donald Trump and Republicans, at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, June 6, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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Overview

  • The Freedom Caucus has warned it will reject any Senate amendments that water down green energy credit rollbacks secured in the House bill.
  • Thirteen moderate House Republicans sent a letter urging Senate GOP leaders to ease the 60-day construction requirement and transferability limits to safeguard renewable energy investments.
  • Sen. Shelley Moore Capito signaled plans to relax tight project deadlines and Sen. Thom Tillis pledged to protect existing business investments in any adjustments to clean energy funding.
  • Rep. Chip Roy threatened to oppose the bill if the Senate backslides on IRA subsidies, and Rep. Nick LaLota warned he will vote no if the $40,000 SALT deduction cap is reduced.
  • House Republicans hold a slim 220-212 majority and can only afford three defections when voting on the Senate-amended version of the bill.