Schumer Tries To Flip Republicans
Washington, D.C. — Senate Democrat Leader Chuck Schumer is quietly pressuring Republican senators to abandon a powerful new GOP-led bill that cracks down on wasteful climate tax credits, potentially saving taxpayers billions.
Speaking Wednesday, Schumer revealed that Senate Democrats are working behind the scenes to convince as many as 16 Republican senators to oppose the House-passed legislation. The bill targets controversial “green energy” subsidies that exploded under the Biden administration—many of which reward politically connected companies with little oversight.
“We’re getting some vibes that people realize this bill went too far,” Schumer told reporters, naming Senate Republican leaders John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) as key targets of pressure.
GOP Bill Ends Endless Handouts to Green Energy Corporations
At the heart of the bill is a common-sense reform: Tax credits for wind, solar, and other low-carbon projects would be restricted to projects that break ground within 60 days of the law taking effect. That means no more open-ended taxpayer subsidies for stalled or speculative energy deals.
For decades, American taxpayers have footed the bill for politically favored “climate” projects that often deliver few results. This GOP bill draws a hard line—and not everyone in Washington is happy about it.
Conservative House Republicans Stand Firm
Despite lobbying from Democrats and a few moderate GOP senators, the Republican-led House isn’t budging. Members of the House Freedom Caucus recently stated they will “not accept” any attempt to water down the bill.
“We are done writing blank checks for green energy billionaires,” said one House GOP source.
Some GOP Senators Waver Under Pressure
A handful of Republicans—Sens. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska), Thom Tillis (N.C.), John Curtis (Utah), and Jerry Moran (Kan.)—have expressed concerns about ending the tax credits too abruptly. But grassroots conservatives are urging them to hold the line and stop the gravy train once and for all.
What’s at Stake for Taxpayers
If passed in its current form, the legislation would represent a major rollback of Biden-era climate policy, putting American energy, American jobs, and American taxpayers first. By tightening eligibility for green tax credits, the bill ensures that federal dollars only support viable, shovel-ready energy development—not speculative pipe dreams.
