Sen. John Kennedy, a Republican from Louisiana, is warning that he will ‘raise fresh hell’ if the GOP cannot pass a $9 billion rescission package targeting parts of the Inflation Reduction Act. The move comes as tensions rise within the Senate over the potential repeal of billions in climate and healthcare spending. Kennedy, who has previously supported portions of the Inflation Reduction Act, is now openly challenging his party’s leadership to move forward with the package, which he claims is essential for fiscal responsibility.
On ‘The Will Cain Show,’ Kennedy outlined his concerns that the GOP leadership is failing to prioritize the rescission effort, which would allow the party to roll back provisions aimed at reducing carbon emissions and lowering healthcare costs. He criticized the Senate Majority Leader for not taking a stronger stance on the issue, suggesting that without immediate action, the package could be blocked by the Democratic majority. Kennedy’s remarks highlight the growing internal divisions within the Republican Party, as some members push for more aggressive policy changes while others worry about alienating moderate allies.
The $9 billion rescission package is part of a larger effort to curtail the scope of the Inflation Reduction Act, which Democrats passed earlier this year. While the measure has received support from some GOP members, others argue that it is too narrow and fails to address broader fiscal concerns. Kennedy’s threat to take ‘fresh hell’ underscores the high stakes of the debate, with potential implications for both the party’s agenda and the nation’s economic and environmental policies.