AEA Calls on House of Representatives to Remain Firm on Ending the Green New Deal

WASHINGTON DC (07/01/2025) – This morning, the U.S. Senate passed H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The vote was 51-50, with Vice President J.D. Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. The bill will now return to the House of Representatives where a vote is expected on Wednesday.

Notably, the final Senate version of the bill grants a full tax credit to wind and solar projects that start construction within one year of the law’s enactment, without setting a deadline for when they must be connected to the grid. Projects that begin construction after that one-year window must be placed in service by the end of 2027 to qualify for the credit.

American Energy Alliance President Tom Pyle released the following statement:

“We recognize and commend Congress for taking the initial steps to scale back excessive government support for costly and unreliable energy sources. The Senate’s version of H.R. 1 reins in some of the more damaging energy provisions from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). However, serious concerns remain about the bill’s structure—especially the risk of loopholes that could undermine the promised phaseout of wind and solar subsidy programs.

“We urge the House not to rush this process to meet an arbitrary July 4th deadline as lawmakers have a crucial opportunity to reinforce America’s commitment to free markets and dependable energy. Before this bill reaches the president’s desk, it must fully dismantle the framework of the Green New Deal.”

AEA Experts Available For Interview On This Topic:

• Tom J. Pyle, President
• Kenny Stein, Vice President of Policy
• Alex Stevens, Manager of Policy and Communications

Additional Background Resources From AEA:

• AEA and CEI Joint Letter to the Senate on Passing IRA Subsidy Reform Through the One Big Beautiful Bill
• Senate’s Version of Big Beautiful Bill Vastly Improved, Needs Some Clarity
• House Passes “Big, Beautiful” Budget Bill to Dismantle Costly Green Subsidies
• House’s Tax Bill is a Win for Energy Abundance; Now it’s the Senate’s Turn
• Energy Provisions in House-Passed Tax Bill

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