{"id":2032208,"date":"2023-09-14T16:55:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T20:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-passes-bill-to-prevent-bans-on-gas-powered-vehicles\/"},"modified":"2023-09-14T16:58:40","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T20:58:40","slug":"house-passes-bill-to-prevent-bans-on-gas-powered-vehicles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-passes-bill-to-prevent-bans-on-gas-powered-vehicles\/","title":{"rendered":"Bill passed to prohibit bans on gas-powered vehicles."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhouse-passes-bill-to-prevent-bans-on-gas-powered-vehicles%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2032208&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>The House of\u200d Representatives Passes Legislation to Protect Gas-Powered Vehicle Sales<\/h2>\n<p>The \u2064House of Representatives\u2062 made a \u2062significant move on Sept. 14 by \u200cpassing legislation \u200dthat \u200caims to prevent bans on the sale of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ford-dealership-installs-diesel-generator-to-power-ev-chargers-as-company-struggles-with-transition\/\" title=\"Ford dealership installs diesel generator to power EV chargers amid transition struggles.\">gas-powered \u2063vehicles<\/a>. The \u2064bill, known as H.R. 1435\u2064 or the Preserving Choice in Vehicle\u200b Purchases\u2062 Act, \u200dreceived bipartisan support, with\u2063 no Republicans voting against it.<\/p>\n<p>During the hour-long \u2062debate \u2062preceding the vote, Rep. \u200cJeff Duncan\u2062 (R-S.C.) passionately \u2063argued, \u200d&#8221;Electric\u2064 vehicles will be part of our energy matrix for a \u200blong time.\u200c &#8230; No Republicans\u200b deny that, but government is trying\u200c to \u200cpick what you drive, America.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Responding to concerns, Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) \u2064assured,\u200c &#8220;Nobody is taking away your \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/two-ca-dem-senators-tell-biden-to-set-hard-date-to-eliminate-sale-of-gas-powered-vehicles\/\" title=\"Two CA Dem Senators Tell Biden To Set Hard Date To Eliminate Sale Of Gas-Powered Vehicles\">gas-powered vehicle<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>California&#8217;s Gas-Powered Vehicle\u2062 Ban Sparks \u200cControversy<\/h3>\n<p>The\u2062 push to protect internal combustion engines comes in response to\u200c the California Air Resources Board&#8217;s approval of a measure that would ban\u2064 the sale \u2063of new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-city-purchases-184-electric-ford-mustangs-for-nypd\/\" title=\"New York City Purchases 184 Electric Ford Mustangs for NYPD\">gas-powered vehicles<\/a>\u2062 by 2035. This decision has ignited\u2062 a \u2064heated\u200b debate, as\u200b it\u2064 could have \u2063far-reaching implications for the entire nation.<\/p>\n<h3>Revoking Waivers and Ensuring Consumer Choice<\/h3>\n<p>H.R. 1435 \u200cseeks to \u200brestrict the Environmental\u2064 Protection Agency (EPA) from granting the Clean Air Act \u200cwaiver that \u2063California \u200cneeds to enforce \u2064its proposed ban. Rep. Jay \u2062Obernolte (R-Calif.), a co-sponsor \u200cof the bill, \u200cemphasized that it aims\u200c to protect the choices \u2062of American consumers in their transportation options.<\/p>\n<p>The legislation would also revoke existing waivers, including California&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-passes-bill-to-prevent-bans-on-gas-powered-vehicles\/\" title=\"Bill passed to prohibit bans on gas-powered vehicles.\">diesel-powered heavy\u200b truck waiver<\/a>, which was\u200d granted earlier\u2063 this year.<\/p>\n<h3>Implications for the Nation and Clashing Perspectives<\/h3>\n<p>Seventeen other states, representing\u2062 a\u200b significant portion\u200c of the\u2063 U.S. car\u200c market, align their standards with \u200bCalifornia&#8217;s\u200d under the Clean Air Act. Consequently, a ban on gas-powered vehicles\u2062 in California could have a nationwide impact.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2064House debate on\u200b Sept.\u2064 14 showcased \u2062contrasting viewpoints. Democrats accused \u2063Republicans\u200b of\u2062 prioritizing corporate interests, while Republicans raised concerns about the limitations of electric vehicles and the potential strain\u200c on\u2062 the electric grid.<\/p>\n<h3>The Road Ahead<\/h3>\n<p>The bill will \u200cnow move to the Senate for consideration. Its\u200b fate rests \u200bon whether it can garner\u2063 enough support to\u200c overcome a\u2063 potential veto\u2063 from\u2063 President\u2062 Joe Biden,\u2062 who has\u200b expressed strong opposition to the legislation.<\/p>\n<p>As the debate continues, the \u200cfuture of gas-powered vehicles hangs in the balance,\u2063 with both sides fiercely \u200cadvocating for their respective\u2063 positions.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2>Who ban\u200c the sale of new gas-powered cars\u2064 by 2035?<\/h2>\n<p><span>Starting in 2035,\u2063 California will \u2062prohibit the sale of new gas-powered cars. A \u200dmeasure \u2062approved by the California Air Resources Board requires all new cars, SUVs \u200cand pickup trucks sold in the state \u2062to generate zero \u200dtailpipe emissions by then. G \u2062away the choice to purchase\u200c gas-powered vehicles. This bill is simply \u200dabout protecting consumer \u2063choice and preventing undue bans on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-to-join-california-in-move-to-ban-gas-powered-vehicle-sales\/\" title=\"Oregon to Join California in Move to Ban Gas-Powered Vehicle Sales\">gas-powered vehicle sales<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>H.R. 1435\u2064 aims to prohibit \u2063states and local governments from banning or limiting the sale of gas-powered\u200d vehicles. The bill acknowledges the growing popularity and advancements in electric vehicles but emphasizes the importance of not forcing consumers to \u200bswitch to electric cars against their will.<\/p>\n<p>The legislation was met with mixed reactions from\u2062 environmentalists and \u2063auto industry representatives. Environmental groups argue that limiting gas-powered vehicle sales is crucial for combating climate change and reducing air pollution. \u2064They contend that \u2064the transition to electric vehicles is necessary for the long-term health and sustainability of the\u200c planet.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, auto industry representatives have expressed \u2063concerns about potential economic impact and job losses \u200bif gas-powered vehicles are banned. They argue\u200d that \u200bthe market should be the driving force\u2064 behind the \u2062transition to electric vehicles, not government mandates.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, some critics argue that H.R. 1435\u2064 interferes \u200cwith states&#8217; rights \u200cto make decisions \u2062on behalf of their residents. They \u200cbelieve that individual\u2063 states\u200c should have the autonomy to implement policies that align with their specific needs and priorities.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these differing opinions, the bipartisan support\u2062 for the bill \u200cin the House of Representatives \u2063reflects a recognition of the importance of consumer choice and the potential economic consequences of banning gas-powered vehicle sales. The legislation will now move to\u200d the Senate, where its fate remains uncertain.<\/p>\n<p>Proponents of the bill hope \u200dthat it will gain support in the Senate and ultimately become law, ensuring that consumers have the freedom to choose between gas-powered and electric vehicles. They argue that market forces, rather than government intervention, should dictate the transition to electric cars.<\/p>\n<p>If H.R. 1435\u2064 passes in the Senate, it would provide a clear message to both state and local \u2063governments that they should not impede consumers&#8217; ability to purchase gas-powered vehicles. It would\u200b preserve the current options available to consumers and allow them to make decisions\u200d based on their individual needs and preferences.<\/p>\n<p>The passage of this legislation \u200din the House \u200dof Representatives is \u200ba significant step towards protecting gas-powered vehicle sales. \u2062It demonstrates the commitment of lawmakers to uphold consumer\u200b choice and \u2062prevent excessive government interference in the automotive industry. The final decision on the bill now lies in the hands of\u2062 the Senate, where further debates and discussions\u2064 will shape the future\u2064 of gas-powered \u2062vehicle sales\u200c in\u200d the United States.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Sept. 14, the House of Representatives passed a bill preventing restrictions on gas-powered vehicle sales. Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.) emphasized that electric vehicles will remain a significant part of our energy mix, but criticized the government&#8217;s attempt to dictate Americans&#8217; choice of vehicles during a one-hour debate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":152,"featured_media":2032209,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2032208","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2032208","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/152"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2032208"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2032208\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2032209"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2032208"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2032208"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2032208"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}