Former West Virginia state senator Mitch Carmichael, now leading Built for America, is advocating for the preservation of energy tax credits to support the manufacturing sector and job creation in the United States. Carmichael highlights the importance of these tax credits in driving America's manufacturing resurgence and competing with countries like China. The House of Representatives passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes continuing 2017 tax cuts while eliminating tax breaks for wind, solar, and hydrogen projects. This move has sparked debates on the impact of these changes on investments and advancements in clean energy technologies. On the other hand, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, argues for a reevaluation of some energy tax credits to ensure a balanced approach to incentivizing clean energy initiatives. Capito specifically mentions the 45V hydrogen tax credit and stresses the importance of supporting projects like the ARCH2 Appalachian hydrogen hub. As Congress continues to work on the reconciliation package, discussions are ongoing on how best to support American manufacturing, job growth, and energy production. The differing views on energy tax credits and their implications on the country's competitiveness globally are central to the debate, with stakeholders emphasizing the need to strike a balance between promoting clean energy and ensuring economic growth.