IRA Fails To Improve Biden's Standing On Environment Or Energy

Gallup has published new survey data suggesting that President Biden continues to suffer poor approval in his handling of the economy, foreign policy, and energy policy despite high profile legislative successes on Ukraine aid and the Inflation Reduction Act.

• Gallup notes that Biden’s approval on climate has sunk since the firm polled opinion on the issue last year. The report suggests that, although voters were initially encouraged by the Inflation Reduction Act, the implementation and messaging on the legislation has failed to convince voters.
• Gallup’s, “previous measure of Biden’s handling of the environment was in August and reflected greater positivity, which was likely a result of the passage of his legislation targeting climate change. Now, more than six months later, even as some of the provisions from the Inflation Reduction Act aimed at clean energy have begun, his rating on the environment is down and his rating on energy policy remains low.”

Figure 1: President Biden Job Approval by Issue

Source: Gallup