Inflation Reduction Act Repeal Votes Tracker
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Since Democrats and President Biden passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Republicans have voted 54 times to repeal the landmark climate and clean energy plan and other provisions of the law. There have been 29 votes on the floor and 25 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 gradual fee on excess methane pollution from oil and gas producers and pipeline operators. Cutting methane emissions is a critical way to address climate change in the short term. Rep. Pfluger (R-TX), 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.
- February 28, 2023: The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Minerals approved H.R. 1141 by a vote of 13 to 7.
- March 9, 2023: The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved H.R. 1141 by a vote of 26 to 21.
H.R. 1023 – Cutting Green Corruption and Taxes Act
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.
- February 28, 2023: The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Minerals approved H.R. 1023 by a vote of 11 to 6.
- March 9, 2023: The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved H.R. 1023 by a vote of 27 to 21.
- March 22, 2024: The House passed H.R. 1023 (House Vote #104) by a vote of 209 to 204. The legislation also included language from H.R. 1141 to repeal the Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP), which charges a fee for methane emissions from oil and gas producers and pipeline operators.
- July 12, 2023: The House voted to order the previous question for H.Res. 1085 (House Vote #89).
- July 12, 2023: The House passed H.Res. 1085, a rule to provide consideration for H.R. 1023 (House Vote #90).
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.
- March 24, 2023: The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved H.R. 1603 by a vote of 27 to 22.
H.R.1 – Lower Energy Costs 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.
- March 30, 2023: The House passed H.R. 1 (House Vote #182) by a vote of 225 to 204.
- March 28, 2023: The House voted to order the previous question for H.Res. 260 (House Vote #165).
- March 28, 2023: The House passed H.Res. 260, a rule to provide consideration for H.R. 1 (House Vote #166).
H.R. 2811 – Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
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.
- April 26, 2023: The House passed H.R. 2811 (House Vote #199) by a vote of 217 to 215.
- April 26, 2023: The House voted to order the previous question for H.Res. 327 (House Vote #195).
- April 26, 2023: The House passed H.Res. 327, a rule to provide consideration for H.R. 2811 (House Vote #196).
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. Rep. Neal (D-MA), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Committee, 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.”
- June 13, 2023: The House Ways and Means Committee approved H.R. 3938 by a vote of 24 to 18.
H.R. 2670 – National Defense Authorization Act
IRA Attack: The FY 2024 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.
- July 14, 2023: The House agreed to H.Amdt. 255 (House Vote #326) by a vote of 217 to 216.
- July 14, 2023: The House passed H.R. 2670 (House Vote #328), as amended, by a vote of 219 to 210.
- July 12, 2023: The House voted to order the previous question for H.Res. 582 (House Vote #292).
- July 12, 2023: The House passed H.Res. 582, a rule to provide consideration for H.R. 2670 (House Vote #294).
H.R. 8467 – Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024
IRA Attack: The Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024 would steer money away from climate change as a condition of moving billions of dollars from the Inflation Reduction Act.
- May 24, 2024: The House Agriculture Committee approved H.R. 8467 by a vote of 33 to 21.
H.R. 8070 – Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
IRA Attack: The NDAA for 2025 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.
- June 12, 2024: The House agreed to H.Amdt. 968 (House Vote #256) by a vote of 215 to 210.
- June 14, 2024: The House passed H.R. 8070 (House Vote #279), as amended, by a vote of 217 to 199.
- June 12, 2024: The House voted to order the previous question for H.Res. 1287 (House Vote #250).
- June 12, 2024: The House passed H.Res. 1287, a rule to provide consideration for H.R. 8070 (House Vote #251).
H.J.Res. 148 – Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury related to “Clean Vehicle Credits Under Sections 25E and 30D; Transfer of Credits; Critical Minerals and Battery Components; Foreign Entities of Concern”
IRA Attack: This Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution would undo the regulations that govern the electric vehicle tax credits created in the IRA, stopping their ability to take effect.
- July 9, 2024: The House Ways and Means Committee approved H.J.Res. 148 by a vote of 25 to 14.
H.R. 7980 – End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act of 2024
IRA Attack: The End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act would put onerous restrictions on the 30D clean vehicle tax credit, dramatically undermining the electric vehicle market.
- April 17, 2024: The House Ways and Means Committee approved H.R. 7980 by a vote of 22 to 18.
- September 12, 2024: The House passed H.R. 7980 (House Vote #417) by a vote of 217 to 192.
- September 10, 2024: The House voted to order the previous question for H.Res. 1430 (House Vote #403).
- September 10, 2024: The House passed H.Res. 1430, a rule to provide consideration for H.R. 8070 (House Vote #404).
H.R. 9468 – Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental
Appropriations Act, 2024
IRA Attack: Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) forced an amendment vote on the Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act that would have rescinded funds for the DOE Loan Programs Office but failed on the Senate floor.
- September 19, 2024: The Senate failed to pass Paul Amendment No. 2389 to H.R. 9468.
FY 2024 Appropriations Bills
H.R. 4366 – Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
IRA Attack: The FY2024 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations 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.
- July 26, 2023: The House agreed to H.Amdt. 302 (House Vote #377) by a vote of 220 to 214.
- July 27, 2023: The House passed H.R. 4366 (House Vote #380), as amended, by a vote of 219 to 211.
- July 26, 2023: The House voted to order the previous question for H.Res. 614 (House Vote #367).
- July 26, 2023: The House passed H.Res. 614, a rule to provide consideration for H.R. 4366 (House Vote #368).
H.R. 4365 – Department of Defense
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.
- September 28, 2023: The House passed H.R. 4365 (House Vote #502) by a vote of 218 to 210.
- The House agreed to H.Amdt. 384 by voice vote.
- September 28, 2023: The House voted to order the previous question for H.Res. 730 (House Vote #456).
- September 28, 2023: The House passed H.Res. 730, a rule to provide consideration for H.R. 4365 (House Vote #457).
H.R. 4367 – Department of Homeland Security
IRA Attack: The FY2024 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations 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.
- September 28, 2023: The House passed H.R. 4367 (House Vote #505) by a vote of 220 by 208.
- The House agreed to H.Amdt. 433 by voice vote.
- September 28, 2023: The House voted to order the previous question for H.Res. 730 (House Vote #456).
- September 28, 2023: The House passed H.Res. 730, a rule to provide consideration for H.R. 4367 (House Vote #457).
H.R. 4368 – Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
IRA Attack: The FY2024 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.
- June 14, 2023: The House Appropriations Committee approved the 2nd amendment to H.R.4368, which would reduce the funding for clean energy programs in the IRA from $3.25 billion to $1 billion, by a vote of 33 to 26.
- June 14, 2023: The House Appropriations Committee approved the 9th amendment 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, by a vote of 34 to 27.
- June 14, 2023: The House Appropriations Committee approved H.R. 4368 by a vote of 34 to 27.
- September 28, 2023: The House failed to pass H.R. 4368 (House Voted #507) with 191 Republicans voting in favor.
- 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).
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.
- June 22, 2023: The House Appropriations Committee approved H.R. 4394 by a vote of 34 to 24.
- 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.
- October 26, 2023: The House approved H.R. 4394 (House Vote #558) by a vote of 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.
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. The White House issued a statement condemning H.R. 4665 for including billions in recissions of the IRA, adding that President Biden would veto the bill.
- July 12, 2023: The House Appropriations Committee approved H.R. 4665 by a vote of 32 to 27.
- September 28, 2023: The House agreed to adopt H.Amdt. 479 to H.R. 4665 (House Vote #492), which would prevent funds from being used for Executive Order 14082, relating to implementing the energy and infrastructure provisions of the IRA, by a vote of 216 to 213.
- September 28, 2023: The House passed H.R. 4665 (House Vote #500) by a vote of 216 to 212.
- 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).
H.R. 4820 – 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.
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.
- July 19, 2023: The House Appropriations Committee approved H.R. 4821 by a vote of 33 to 27.
- November 3, 2023: The House agreed to adopt H.Amdt. 600 to H.R. 4821 (House Vote #593), which would prohibit the use of funds to implement a section of the IRA relating to increasing oil and gas royalty rates, by a vote of 214 to 204.
- November 3, 2023: The House agreed to adopt the 127th amendment to H.R. 4821 (House Vote #595), which would prohibit funding to implement Executive Order 14082, relating to implementing the energy and infrastructure provisions of the IRA, by a vote of 208 to 207.
- November 3, 2023: The House passed H.R. 4821 (House Vote #597), as amended, by a vote of 213 to 203.
- November 2, 2023: The House voted to order the previous question for H.Res. 838 (House Vote #565).
- November 2, 2023: The House passed H.Res. 838, a rule to provide consideration for H.R. 4821 (House Vote #566).
FY 2025 Appropriations Bills
H.R. 8580 – Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
IRA Attack: The FY2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act prevents funds from being used for Executive Order 14082, relating to implementing the energy and infrastructure provisions of the IRA.
- May 23, 2024: The House Appropriations Committee approved H.R. 8580 by a vote of 34 to 25.
- June 5, 2024: The House passed H.R. 8580 (House Vote #247), as amended, by a vote of 209 to 197.
- June 4, 2024: The House voted to order the previous question for H.Res. 1269 (House Vote #235).
- June 4, 2024: The House passed H.Res. 1269, a rule to provide consideration for H.R. 4366 (House Vote #236).
H.R. 8774 – Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025
- June 13, 2024: The House Appropriations Committee approved H.R. 8774 by a vote of 34 to 25.
- June 28, 2024: The House passed H.R. 8774 (House Vote #331), as amended, by a vote of 217 to 198.
- June 26, 2024: The House voted to order the previous question for H.Res. 1316 (House Vote #283).
- June 26, 2024: The House passed H.Res. 1316, a rule to provide consideration for H.R. 8774 (House Vote #284).
H.R. 8771 – Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025
IRA Attack: The FY2025 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act prevents funds from being used for Executive Order 14082, relating to implementing the energy and infrastructure provisions of the IRA.
- June 12, 2024: The House Appropriations Committee approved H.R. 8771 by a vote of 31 to 26.
- June 28, 2024: The House passed H.R. 8771 (House Vote #335), as amended, by a vote of 212 to 200.
- June 26, 2024: The House voted to order the previous question for H.Res. 1316 (House Vote #283).
- June 26, 2024: The House passed H.Res. 1316, a rule to provide consideration for H.R. 8771 (House Vote #284).
H.R. 8752 – Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025
IRA Attack: The FY2025 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations 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.
- June 28, 2024: The House passed H.R. 8752 (House Vote #333), as amended, by a vote of 212 to 203.
- The House agreed to H.Amdt. 1024 by voice vote.
- June 26, 2024: The House voted to order the previous question for H.Res. 1316 (House Vote #283).
- June 26, 2024: The House passed H.Res. 1316, a rule to provide consideration for H.R. 8774 (House Vote #284).
H.R. 8773 – Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025
IRA Attack: The FY2025 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act prevents funds from being used for Executive Order 14082, relating to implementing the energy and infrastructure provisions of the IRA.
- June 13, 2024: The House Appropriations Committee approved H.R. 8773 by a vote of 33 to 24.
H.R. 8997 – Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
IRA Attack: Among its many climate attacks, the FY2025 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act revokes $15 billion in funding from the DOE’s Loan Program Office (LPO) and transfers $1.5 billion from the LPO’s general fund and $5 billion from LPO’s Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment Financing fund to fund new nuclear small modular reactor deployment projects.
- July 9, 2024: The House Appropriations Committee approved H.R. 8997 by a vote of 30 to 26.
- July 23, 2024: The House passed H.Amdt. 1116 to H.R. 8997 by voice vote, which prevents funds from being used for Executive Order 14082, relating to implementing the energy and infrastructure provisions of the IRA.
H.R. 8998 – Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
IRA Attack: Among its many climate attacks, the FY2025 Department of the Interior and Environment Appropriations Act rescinds IRA funding for deferred maintenance for National Parks and prevents funds from being used for Executive Order 14082, relating to implementing the energy and infrastructure provisions of the IRA.
- July 9, 2024: The House Appropriations Committee approved H.R. 8998 by a vote of 29 to 25.
- July 23, 2024: The House failed to pass H.Amdt. 1138 to H.R. 8998 (House Vote #384), which would prohibit funds for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, with 208 Republicans voting in favor.
- The House agreed to H.Amdt. 1161 by voice vote, which would block funds from being used to carry out the Mineral Leasing Act modernizations in the IRA, including increased royalty rates.
- July 24, 2024: The House passed H.R. 8998 (House Vote #399), as amended by a Vote of 210 to 205.
- July 23, 2024: The House voted to order the previous question for H.Res. 1370 (House Vote #359).
- July 23, 2024: The House passed H.Res. 1370, a rule to provide consideration for H.R. 8998 (House Vote #360).
H.R. 9028 – Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
IRA Attack: The FY2025 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act prevents funds from being used for Executive Order 14082, relating to implementing the energy and infrastructure provisions of the IRA.
- July 10, 2024: The House Appropriations Committee approved H.R. 9028 by a vote of 31 to 26.
H.R. 9029 – Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
IRA Attack: The FY2025 Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations Act prevents funds from being used for Executive Order 14082, relating to implementing the energy and infrastructure provisions of the IRA.
- July 10, 2024: The House Appropriations Committee approved H.R. 9029 by a vote of 31 to 24.
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.