Inflation Reduction Act Repeal Votes Tracker
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A new analysis from Climate Power, the League of Conservation Voters, and Climate Action Campaign finds that in the year since Democrats and President Biden passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Republicans have voted 31 times to repeal the landmark climate and clean energy plan and other provisions of the law. There have been 17 votes on the House floor and 14 votes in committees and subcommittees.
H.R. 1141 – Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act
IRA Attack: The Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act would repeal the Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP) included in the Inflation Reduction Act, which charges a fee for methane emissions from oil and gas producers and pipeline operators. Cutting methane emissions is one of the most immediate ways to address climate change. Rep. Pfluger, the sponsor of the legislation, said the bill would “strike [Biden’s] reckless new tax on American energy producers,” which he claimed hinders innovation for technologies that reduce emissions.
1. February 28, 2023: The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing and Critical Minerals approved H.R. 1141 by 13 to 7.
2. March 9, 2023: The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved H.R. 1141 by 26 to 21.
H.R. 1023 – To Repeal The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund
IRA Attack: H.R. 1023 would repeal section 134 of the Clean Air Act, which relates to the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund established by the Inflation Reduction Act. The fund implemented three grant competitions; the $14 billion National Clean Investment Fund, the $6 billion Clean Communities Investment Accelerator, and the $7 billion Solar for All competition.
3. March 9, 2023: The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing and Critical Minerals approved H.R. 1023 by 11 to 6.
4. March 9, 2023: The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved H.R. 1023 by 27 to 21.
H.R. 1603 – Homeowner Energy Freedom Act
IRA Attack: The Homeowner Energy Freedom Act would repeal a set of programs that provide rebates and training for energy-efficient appliances included in the Inflation Reduction Act.
5. March 24, 2023: The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved H.R.1603 by 27 to 22.
H.R.1 – Polluters Over People Act
IRA Attack: The Lower Energy Costs Act, dubbed the “Polluters Over People Act,” would repeal multiple climate programs made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act, including the Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP), which charges a fee for methane emissions from oil and gas producers and pipeline operators. It would repeal the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, the $4.5 billion High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program, $200 million in State-Based Home Efficiency Contractor Training Grants, and $1 billion for Technical Assistance for Building Energy Codes. In addition, the Polluters Over People Act would roll back royalty fees on oil and gas production on federal lands to pre-IRA standards.
6. March 30, 2023: The House passed H.R.1 (House Vote #182).
H.R. 2811 – Default On America Act
IRA Attack: The Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 – Republicans’ attempt to raise the debt ceiling dubbed the “Default on America Act” – would cut billions of dollars from nearly every climate, environmental justice and clean energy tax incentive included in the Inflation Reduction Act.
7. April 26, 2023: The House passed H.R. 2811 (House Vote #199).
H.R. 3938 – Build It In America Act
IRA Attack: The Build It in America Act would repeal clean electricity production and investment credits included in the Inflation Reduction Act. Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Rep. Neal called the bill a “tax scam” that would “double down on denying climate change” while also “twist[ing] the knife with a $10 billion handout to Big Oil.”
8. June 13, 2023: The House Ways and Means Committee approved H.R. 3938 by 24 to 18.
H.R. 2670 – National Defense Authorization Act
IRA Attack: The National Defense Authorization Act included an amendment that would prevent funds from being used for Executive Order 14082, relating to implementing the energy and infrastructure provisions of the IRA.
9. July 14, 2023: The House passed H.Amdt. 255 (House Vote #326).
10. July 14, 2023: The House passed H.R. 2670 (House Vote #328).
H.R. 6126 – Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act
IRA Attack: The Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act would rescind funding made available to the IRS in the IRA.
11. November 2, 2023: The House passed H.R. 6126 (House Vote #577).
FY 2024 Appropriations Bills
H.R. 4366 – Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies
IRA Attack: The FY2024 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill included an amendment that would prevent funds from being used for Executive Order 14082, relating to implementing the energy and infrastructure provisions of the IRA.
12. July 26, 2023: The House passed H.Amdt. 302 (House Vote #377).
13. July 27, 2023: The House passed H.R. 4366 (House Vote #380).
H.R. 4365 – Department of Defense
IRA Attack: The House adopted H.Amdt. 384 by voice vote to the FY2024 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill. The amendment would prevent funds from being used for Executive Order 14082, relating to implementing the energy and infrastructure provisions of the IRA.
14. September 28, 2023: The House passed H.R. 4365 (House Vote #502).
H.R. 4367 – Department of Homeland Security
IRA Attack: The House adopted H.Amdt. 433 by voice vote to the FY2024 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act. The amendment would prevent funds from being used for Executive Order 14082, relating to implementing the energy and infrastructure provisions of the IRA.
15. September 28, 2023: The House passed H.R. 4367 (House Vote #505).
H.R. 4368 – Agriculture, Rural Development, and FDA
IRA Attack: The FY 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Bill would rescind $3.25 billion from a rural clean energy program created by the Inflation Reduction Act. It would also rescind most of the funding provided in the IRA for farmers experiencing discrimination in USDA farm lending programs, cut $500 million from the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), and make deep cuts to water and waste grants.
16. June 14, 2023: The House Appropriations Committee approved by 33 to 26 the 2nd amendment from Rep. Harris to H.R.4368, which would reduce the funding for clean energy programs in the IRA from $3.25 billion to $1 billion.
17. June 14, 2023: The House Appropriations Committee approved by 34 to 27 the 4th amendment from Rep. Harris to H.R.4368, which would weaken REAP by requiring the remaining funds provided in the IRA to be available as loans rather than grants.
18. June 14, 2023: The House Appropriations Committee approved H.R.4368 by 34 to 27.
- September 26, 2023: The House voted to order the previous question for H.Res. 723 (House Vote #405).
- September 26, 2023: The House passed H.Res. 723, a rule to provide consideration for H.R. 4368 (House Vote #406)
19. September 28, 2023: The House failed to pass H.R. 4368 (House Voted #507) with 191 Republicans voting in favor.
H.R. 4394 – Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies
IRA Attack: The FY2024 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Bill would rescind $5.58 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act, including the $4.5 billion High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program, $200 million in State-Based Home Efficiency Contractor Training Grants, and $1 billion allocated to Technical Assistance for Building Energy Codes. In addition, the bill would redirect IRA funding from the Department of Energy to the Office of Inspector General.
20. June 22, 2023: The House Appropriations Committee approved H.R.4394 by 34 to 24.
21. October 26, 2023: The House failed to pass the 60th amendment to H.R. 4394 (House Vote #556). The amendment would prevent funds from being used for Executive Order 14082, relating to implementing the energy and infrastructure provisions of the IRA.
22. October 26, 2023: The House approved H.R. 4394 by 210 to 199.
H.R. 4664 – Financial Services and General Government
IRA Attack: The FY2024 Financial Services and General Government Bill would rescind $29 billion for a two-year extension of IRS Enforcement funding provided in the IRA.
23. July 13, 2023: The House Appropriations Committee approved H.R. 4664 by 34 to 26.
H.R. 4665 – State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
IRA Attack: The FY2024 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill would rescind $11 billion from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund established by the Inflation Reduction Act.
24. July 12, 2023: The House Appropriations Committee approved H.R. 4665 by 32 to 27.
25. September 28, 2023: The House passed H.Amdt. 479 to H.R. 4665 (House Vote #492). The amendment would prevent funds from being used for Executive Order 14082, relating to implementing the energy and infrastructure provisions of the IRA.
- September 26, 2023: The House voted to order the previous question for H.Res. 723 (House Vote #405).
- September 26, 2023: The House passed H.Res. 723, a rule to provide consideration for H.R. 4665 (House Vote #406)
26. September 28, 2023: The House passed H.R. 4665 (House Vote #500).
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
IRA Attack: The FY2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Bill would rescind over $25 billion of IRS enforcement funding provided in the IRA.
27. July 18, 2023: The House Appropriations Committee approved the legislation by 34 to 27.
H.R. 4821 – Interior, Environment and Related Agencies
IRA Attack: The FY2024 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Bill would rescind $7.8 billion from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and $1.4 billion in Environmental and Climate Justice funding included in the Inflation Reduction Act. It would also rescind $55 million from the Council on Environmental Quality.
28. July 19, 2023: The House Appropriations Committee approved H.R. 4821 by 33 to 27.
29. November 3, 2023: The House passed H.Amdt. 600, which would prohibit the use of funds to implement a section of the IRA relating to increasing oil and gas royalty rates (House Vote #593).
30. November 3, 2023: The House passed the 127th amendment to H.R. 4821, which would prohibit funding to implement Executive Order 14082, relating to implementing the energy and infrastructure provisions of the IRA. (House Vote #595).
31. November 3, 2023: The House passed H.R. 4821 (House Vote #597).
A Note On This Memo
This memo will be updated monthly as new votes are cast.
Methodology: For this tracker, we compiled votes taken in the 118th Congress that included language to repeal Inflation Reduction Act provisions or rescind funding allocated by the IRA. We included votes on both amendments and bills made on the House Floor, in Committees and Subcommittees. Resolution votes were not included in the final count.