Republican lawmakers voting for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act have accepted more than $105 million from the fossil fuel industry. The bill includes substantial benefits for oil and gas companies, while reducing tax credits for clean energy technologies introduced by the Inflation Reduction Act. Almost all Republican House members and senators supported the budget bill, including many from districts reliant on green credits. A report showed House members received $54.4 million and senators $51.5 million from fossil fuel industries over their careers, prompting scrutiny of their actions.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes billions of dollars in giveaways to oil and gas companies, while scaling back credits for clean vehicles, wind, and solar.
Republican lawmakers who supported the budget bill have accepted over $105 million in donations from the fossil fuel industry, raising concerns about their relationship with big oil.
House members accepted $54.4 million and senators accepted $51.5 million from the fossil fuel industry over their political careers.
Climate Power analyzed donations to the 15 most vulnerable House Republicans, noting they collectively accepted over $3 million from the fossil fuel industry.
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