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House Passes Controversial Bill Hitting EV Owners, Clean Energy
5/23/2025
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- House Republicans approved the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" on May 22, 2025, by a narrow 215-214 vote.
- The legislation removes clean energy tax credits and imposes a $250 annual fee on electric vehicle owners.
- Critics project potential job losses of 830,000 and higher household energy costs, favoring traditional energy sectors.
- The Senate will review and likely amend the bill before it reaches President Trump's desk.
