House Repeals Biden Climate, Pollution Rules Ahead of Trump Approval

The House of Representatives passed a major Republican tax bill along party lines that aims to eliminate key clean energy tax credits established by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, a cornerstone of President Biden's climate agenda designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This legislation would wind down tax incentives for most clean energy sources except nuclear, which Republicans generally support, threatening to undermine investments that have already spurred hundreds of billions in clean energy spending and job creation. Concurrently, the House approved a Congressional Review Act resolution to repeal a Biden-era EPA rule that maintained stricter emissions standards for facilities reclassified into lower-emissions categories, a move opposed by environmental advocates but supported by industry groups and Republicans who argue it penalizes companies for reducing pollution. The repeal targets rules regulating hazardous air pollutants from power plants and factories, effectively relaxing pollution controls and sending the measure to former President Trump for signature. These legislative actions reflect a broader Republican push to dismantle Biden administration environmental regulations and climate policies, sparking concerns from environmentalists about increased toxic pollution and setbacks in U.S. climate commitments.