Senate’s Version of Big Beautiful Bill Vastly Improved, Needs Some Clarity

WASHINGTON, DC (6/28/25) – The Senate may begin voting as soon as today on a revised version of H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. In May, the House passed this legislation, prioritizing energy security and affordability by eliminating most of the costly green energy subsidies and wasteful green grants to outside organizations.

American Energy Alliance President Tom Pyle released the following statement:

“The Senate version of the Big Beautiful Bill released today, while...


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AEA Launches Six-Figure Advocacy Initiative: End the IRA Credits in the One Big Beautiful Bill

WASHINGTON DC (6/24/25) – Today, the American Energy Alliance launched a six-figure advocacy initiative in Utah, Alaska, Idaho, and the District of Columbia. The ads target key Senators in the debate over eliminating the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) energy subsidies in the reconciliation bill.

In May, the House passed the “Big, Beautiful” reconciliation bill, prioritizing energy security and affordability by eliminating most of the costly green energy subsidies and wasteful...


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AEA-Led Coalition to President Trump: Don't Let Congress Preserve the Green New Scam

WASHINGTON DC (6/23/25) – Today, a coalition of twenty-six individuals and organizations dedicated to preserving free markets and putting taxpayers and consumers first sent a letter to President Trump urging him to encourage Congress to uphold his campaign commitment to eliminate all remaining energy subsidies from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which he aptly has called the “Green New Scam.”

The coalition, led by the American Energy Alliance, commends the progress made by...


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AEA to the Senate: Absolutely No Backsliding on IRA Subsidies

WASHINGTON DC (6/18/25) – The Senate Finance Committee released its draft text for the budget reconciliation bill this week, notably preserving many of the “clean energy” tax incentives that House Republicans have dramatically scaled back.

American Energy Alliance President Thomas Pyle issued the following statement:

"The Senate Finance proposal extends subsidies for solar and wind energy through at least 2030 — with some subsidy provisions lasting until 2040. This directly...


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Promises Made, Promises Kept: President Trump Signs Resolutions to Save Our Cars

WASHINGTON DC (6/12/25)– This morning, President Trump signed into law three resolutions revoking the national electric vehicle mandates from California on gas-powered cars and trucks, big rigs, and engines.

American Energy Alliance President Thomas Pyle issued the following statement:

"Thank you to President Trump and House and Senate members who voted in favor of these resolutions. Revoking the waiver has never been just about cars – it’s been about preserving American...


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AEA Urges Congress to Act on $9.4 Billion Rescission Package

WASHINGTON DC (6/10/25) – This week, Congress is expected to vote on President Trump's proposal to rescind $9.4 billion in budget authority, which includes the full $125 million appropriated for FY 2025 to the Clean Technology Fund (CTF).

American Energy Alliance President Thomas Pyle issued the following statement:

“President Trump should be commended for sending the $9.4 billion recession package to Capitol Hill for a vote. It shows, once again, that he is committed to...


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House Passes "Big, Beautiful” Budget Bill to Dismantle Costly Green Subsidies

WASHINGTON DC (05/23/25) – This week, the House passed the “Big, Beautiful” budget reconciliation bill. This bill advances key elements of President Trump’s agenda to unleash America’s energy potential. 

The House bill prioritizes energy security and affordability by eliminating costly green energy subsidies and wasteful green grants to outside organizations. While it falls short of full repeal of the egregious IRA green subsidies, it does dismantle numerous Biden-era climate...


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Senate Vote Ends California Car Ban

  • 05/22/25
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WASHINGTON DC (5/22/25) – Today, the U.S. Senate passed H.J. Res 88, providing for congressional disapproval of the Clean Air Act waiver for California’s Advanced Clean Cars II regulation, which would have banned the sale of gas-powered cars and trucks and greatly increased the cost of all new vehicles. The vote was 51-44. This vote will be included in our American Energy Scorecard.

American Energy Alliance President Thomas Pyle issued the following statement:

"This vote...


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All Eyes on Curtis

WASHINGTON DC (5/16/25) – Today, the American Energy Alliance launched a five-figure advocacy initiative in Utah. The ads encourage Senator John Curtis (R-UT) to support the effort to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency’s approval of the Clean Air Act waiver for California’s Advanced Clean Cars (ACC II) rule. The Senate is expected to take up the measure before the Memorial Day recess.

AEA President Thomas Pyle issued the following statement: 

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House Vote Brings Us One Step Closer to Ending California's Car Ban

WASHINGTON DC (5/1/25) – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.J. Res. 88, providing for congressional disapproval of the CAA waiver for California's Advanced Clean Cars II regulation. The vote was 246-164. Notably, 35 Democrats joined 211 Republicans in support of the resolution, including two Democrats from California. This vote will be included in our American Energy Scorecard.

AEA President Thomas Pyle issued the following statement: 

“Imposing California’s agenda...


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