Nearly 40 Republicans Call For Repeal Of What?
A group of 38 House Republicans is calling for a total repeal of the energy tax credits passed under President Biden’s controversial Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)—a sweeping bill that funneled billions into solar, wind, and electric vehicle subsidies.
The lawmakers, in a letter released Thursday, criticized fellow Republicans who have expressed interest in preserving select parts of the 2022 law. They warned that protecting even a portion of these climate provisions risks preserving the entire progressive framework.
“Keeping even one of these subsidies opens the door to keeping all eight,” the group wrote. “If we claim to support free markets, we can’t selectively endorse government handouts.”
GOP Divided on How to Handle Biden’s Green Agenda
This firm stance contrasts with a more moderate faction of 21 Republicans who, in March, pushed for “targeted and pragmatic” changes rather than a full repeal. Additionally, four GOP senators voiced opposition last month to dismantling the law entirely.
The conflicting views have highlighted growing divisions inside the Republican Party, especially as leadership works to draft a unified budget that reflects conservative priorities without alienating key factions.
Speaker Johnson Urges Balance as Conservatives Push for Action
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) acknowledged the split in February, suggesting the final approach to the IRA might fall “somewhere between a scalpel and a sledgehammer.” But grassroots conservatives say it’s time to take a bold stand against what they see as Biden’s radical environmental agenda.
The Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law in 2022, includes hundreds of billions in taxpayer-funded tax credits for a range of so-called “clean energy” projects—from wind turbines and solar panels to biofuels, nuclear power, and electric vehicle incentives.
Conservatives Warn of Slippery Slope if Subsidies Stay
The 38 Republicans argue that keeping any part of these energy credits violates core conservative principles and opens the door for continued government interference in the energy market.
“The Republican position has always been clear: let the market determine winners and losers—not Washington bureaucrats,” the letter says.
They argue that if each Republican subgroup defends its preferred subsidy, the party risks failing to repeal any of them—effectively keeping the Biden-era climate law intact.
Big Government, Big Spending, and Big Risks
Many conservative voters, especially older Americans concerned about fiscal responsibility and energy independence, view the Inflation Reduction Act as another example of Washington overreach and wasteful spending.
With America’s debt rising and inflation still hitting family budgets, the question remains: will Republicans unite to roll back these expensive climate giveaways—or cave to political pressure?
