House Passes GOP Energy Bill Slashing Climate Programs, But Path Forward Unclear as Congress Negotiates Spending

House passes Republican energy spending bill, slashing climate programs from Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act.

Bill unlikely to become law but shows House GOP position on energy/water funding as they negotiate with Senate, White House.

With new Speaker Johnson, Republicans aim to pass remaining appropriations bills before talk with Senate.

Johnson expected to have honeymoon period on bills as hardliners less demanding than with McCarthy.

Johnson and calmer hardliners should be able to avoid shutdown in November with short-term funding patch.