Reasons House Republicans Supported Climate Law

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During the Republican-controlled House’s “energy week”, over 100 GOP lawmakers voted against an amendment that would have undermined the Democrats’ climate law. The amendment, proposed by Rep. Garret Graves, aimed to change water permitting legislation for companies using Inflation Reduction Act funds, but it was defeated 99-323. Major trade groups, including the American Clean Power Association and the Edison Electric Institute, were among those who lobbied hard against the amendment.

Republican Lawmakers Uphold Democrats’ Climate Law in Energy Week Vote

Over 100 GOP House members voiced their opposition against undermining the Democrats’ climate law during the recent “energy week”. This unexpected stance from the Republican-controlled House was showcased in a vote against an amendment presented by Rep. Garret Graves (R-La.).

The amendment, intended to affect companies leveraging Inflation Reduction Act funds, was decisively rejected, with a vote tally of 99-323. The extent of this rejection underscores party divisions on an energy policy that was passed without a single GOP vote in 2022.

Energy week was seen as a platform for House Republicans to assert their influence on energy policies. However, the Graves amendment accentuated internal party disagreements about a previously passed law.

The American Clean Power Association, the Edison Electric Institute and other major trade groups were instrumental in lobbying against the Graves amendment.

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