"WASHINGTON — The sprawling Republican budget bill approved by the Senate Tuesday removes a proposed tax on solar and wind energy projects but quickly phases out tax credits for wind, solar and other renewable energy.

The Senate approved the bill 51-50 as President Donald Trump and GOP lawmakers move to dismantle the 2022 climate law passed by Democrats under former President Joe Biden. Vice President JD Vance broke a tie after three Republican senators voted no.

The bill now moves to the House for final legislative approval.

The excise tax on solar and wind generation projects was added to the Senate bill over the weekend, prompting bipartisan pushback from lawmakers as well as clean energy developers and advocates.

The final bill removes the tax but mostly sticks with legislative language released late Friday night and would end incentives for clean energy sooner than a draft version unveiled two weeks ago."

Matthew Daly reports for the Associated Press July 1, 2025. [2]

SEE ALSO:

"Solar And Wind Excise Tax Dropped From Senate GOP Megabill" (The Hill) [3]

"The Senate Just Put Clean Energy for AI in the Crosshairs" (WIRED) [4]

"GOP Megabill Includes Subsidy For Coal Used To Make Steel" (The Hill) [5]

"'Big Ugly Bill' Passes Senate With NPS Cuts" (National Parks Traveler) [6]