House Speaker Mike Johnson is navigating a divide within the Republican Party regarding the future of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and its clean energy subsidies if the GOP secures control in the upcoming elections. Johnson expressed a preference for a cautious approach, advocating to 'use a scalpel and not a sledgehammer' to repeal some provisions of the IRA, signaling that certain tax credits may be preserved due to their positive impact on job and economic growth in Republican districts. This stance contrasts with some far-right members who are pushing for a full repeal of the IRA, arguing that the subsidies are unaffordable. A group of 18 House Republicans has urged Johnson to keep parts of the IRA intact, emphasizing the risk of undermining existing investments if subsidies are prematurely removed. Despite Johnson's commitment to cutting 'wasteful' spending, specifics on which provisions to retain remain unclear. The internal conflict reflects broader concerns about the implications of repealing economic measures that have already spurred development in conservative areas.