GOP pushes bill to halt California’s gas vehicle ban.
House Republicans Fight Against California’s Ban on Gas-Powered Cars
House Republicans are taking a stand against California’s ban on the sale of new gas-powered cars and smaller trucks, which is part of the state’s push for electric vehicles. Led by Rep. John Joyce (R-PA), four GOP members introduced a bill earlier this year to block vehicle purchase requirements. The bill successfully passed through the Energy and Commerce Committee with a vote of 26-22 and will now be considered by the entire House.
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“California regulators shouldn’t have the power to determine what vehicles are sold to families in Pennsylvania,” stated Rep. Joyce in an interview with the Washington Examiner. ”One state should not be able to set national policy, and Americans should not be forced into making purchases they are unable to afford.”
The Preserving Choice for Vehicle Purchases Act aims to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from issuing bans on new vehicles with internal combustion engines. In April, the EPA released new tailpipe emission standards, which were less stringent than California’s plans. However, some manufacturers have expressed concerns and urged the Biden administration to reverse the change.
“The federal government should not be picking winners and losers when it comes to the type of cars Americans drive, whether it’s gas and diesel or electric vehicles,” said Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH), a bill sponsor and senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. “If the EPA grants California’s waiver request to ban internal combustion engine vehicles, Americans across the country will lose the ability to choose the vehicle that works best for them and their families.”
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California’s mandate requires all new cars sold to have zero emissions by 2035. Since the introduction of these regulations last year, over a dozen states have followed suit, with Connecticut being the most recent state to join the transition to electric vehicles.
“Given that forty percent of the national market would be directly impacted by this proposal, we need to preserve the freedom all Americans have to choose which vehicle makes the most sense for their particular circumstances and budgets,” said Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), another bill sponsor. “The Californian elite should not be able to set a precedent that could have negative impacts on all Americans.”
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