{"id":2032684,"date":"2023-09-15T00:35:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T04:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/8-house-democrats-join-with-gop-to-fight-californias-electric-vehicle-mandate\/"},"modified":"2023-09-15T00:38:54","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T04:38:54","slug":"8-house-democrats-join-with-gop-to-fight-californias-electric-vehicle-mandate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/8-house-democrats-join-with-gop-to-fight-californias-electric-vehicle-mandate\/","title":{"rendered":"8 House Democrats join GOP to oppose California&#8217;s EV mandate."},"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\">20<\/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%2F8-house-democrats-join-with-gop-to-fight-californias-electric-vehicle-mandate%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=2032684&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--><h2>House Democrats Join \u200bRepublicans in\u2063 Passing Bill Opposing California&#8217;s EV\u200c Mandate<\/h2>\n<p>In a surprising move, eight House \u200bDemocrats\u2062 broke ranks on Thursday to\u2063 vote with Republicans in favor of a bill \u200cthat challenges California&#8217;s environmental regulations requiring the purchase of electric vehicles (EVs). The Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act received \u200bapproval from the\u2064 House with a \u200cvote of 222\u2013190, gaining\u2062 support from both Republicans and these eight \u2063Democrats.<\/p>\n<p>The legislation, initially introduced by Republican lawmakers led by Rep. John\u2064 Joyce (R-Pa.)\u200d in March, has gained \u2063traction in the energy industry. Proponents argue that EV mandates \u200dcould have a negative impact on \u200dthe economy and infringe on consumer choice.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/trump-urges-united-auto-workers-to-fight-bidens-ev-plan-5491271\">Trump Urges United Auto Workers to Fight Biden&#8217;s \u2062EV Plan<\/a> -\u2062 9\/13\/2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/industry-minister-responds-to-pbo-report-on-ev-plant-subsidies-5490814\">Industry Minister Responds \u200dto \u2064PBO Report on EV Plant Subsidies<\/a> &#8211; 9\/13\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;The House has passed my legislation to stop California&#8217;s ban on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/3-recent-failures-of-green-energy-policies\/\" title=\"3 Recent Failures of Green Energy Policies\">gas-powered cars<\/a>,&#8221; exclaimed Mr. Joyce. &#8220;Today&#8217;s vote \u200dis a victory for American consumers and personal freedom.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Rep. John Joyce (R-Pa.) arrives at a Republican caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington on Sept. 13, 2023. (Anna Moneymaker\/Getty\u200d Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Although the bill does not explicitly \u2063mention California, the \u200cClean Air Act grants the state the\u200c authority \u2064to\u200d establish stricter\u200c emissions rules than those set by the federal government, as long as they receive approval from\u2063 the\u2062 Environmental\u200d Protection \u200dAgency (EPA).<\/p>\n<p>In March 2022,\u200b the\u2062 EPA \u200dreinstated California&#8217;s\u200c ability\u200b to enforce its emission \u200bstandards and EV sales mandate under the Clean Air Act. Additionally, it allowed other states to adopt California&#8217;s regulations.<\/p>\n<p>If enacted, the Preserving Choice in\u200d Vehicle Purchases Act would prevent the EPA from approving states&#8217; attempts to ban or \u200drestrict \u200dinternal \u200dcombustion engine vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Joyce&#8217;s motivation for the bill\u200c stems from a decision by\u200b a California air-quality board to effectively ban the sale of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gov-newsom-reemerges-after-2-week-disappearance\/\" title=\"Gov. Newsom reemerges after 2 week disappearance\">gasoline-powered vehicles<\/a> by 2035.\u2062 He \u2063aims to block any future attempts to ban vehicles with internal\u200d combustion engines.<\/p>\n<p>According to \u2063Mr. Joyce, many states follow California&#8217;s lead on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-upholds-biden-veto-of-measure-to-roll-back-epas-truck-pollution-rule\/\" title=\"Senate supports Biden's veto of EPA truck pollution rule rollback.\">air pollution rules<\/a>, which means that the state&#8217;s actions could force automakers to halt the production and sale of gas-powered vehicles. He firmly believes that &#8220;California regulators shouldn&#8217;t have the power to determine\u2064 what vehicles\u2062 are sold \u200dto families\u200d in Pennsylvania.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Joyce has argued that electric vehicles cannot\u200d meet the \u2063demands of his constituents, especially in the mountainous regions \u200bof \u200chis constituency with harsh \u2064winters \u200cand intense heat. He emphasizes\u200b that his bill provides the option to purchase an EV rather than\u200c mandating it.<\/p>\n<p>While the bill&#8217;s approval in\u2062 the House is\u2062 a significant step, it may face challenges\u2063 in \u2063the Democrat-led \u200bSenate. The\u2062 White House has already expressed its opposition to the bill, stating that it would restrict California&#8217;s ability to address its air pollution \u200bchallenges.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>\u201cThe Administration strongly opposes passage of H.R. 1435,\u201d the statement reads (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/HR-1435-SAP.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pdf<\/a>). The White House argues that Congress has long protected California&#8217;s authority\u2063 to tackle air quality issues and allowed other states \u2064to follow suit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The\u200b passage of this bill coincides with a potential strike by American auto workers. The United Auto Workers union \u2063has\u2063 raised concerns about EVs, accusing major automakers like Ford, General \u200bMotors, and Stellantis of using the shift to EVs to lower\u200d wages.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Former President Donald Trump has\u200d capitalized on these\u2063 concerns, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/trump-urges-united-auto-workers-to-fight-bidens-ev-plan-5491271\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">strongly criticizing<\/a> the Biden \u2062administration&#8217;s EV \u2064plan to gain support in Michigan, a state where the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/8-house-democrats-join-with-gop-to-fight-californias-electric-vehicle-mandate\/\" title=\"8 House Democrats join GOP to oppose California's EV mandate.\">automotive sector holds significant\u200c economic importance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>As negotiations \u2063continue, \u2063the\u2063 UAW has \u2063threatened\u2063 to strike \u2063all three automakers if a deal is not reached by midnight on Thursday. Ford \u2062CEO Jim Farley has \u2063warned that the union&#8217;s wage increase demands could bankrupt the company.<\/p>\n<p>The eight House Democrats who voted \u2064alongside Republicans are Reps. Yadira Caraveo of New Mexico, Jim Costa of\u2062 California, Henry Cuellar of Texas, Donald Davis of North Carolina,\u200d Jared Golden of Maine, Brian Higgins of New York, \u200dMarie\u2063 Gluesenkamp Perez of \u200cWashington,\u200d and Gabe Vasquez \u2064of\u200d New Mexico.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does \u200dthe divide within the Democratic Party\u200b over this bill reflect the challenges of balancing environmental concerns with economic interests and consumer choice<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Es\u200b that EVs have limited range and \u200clonger \u2063charging times, making them impractical for residents who rely on their vehicles for long commutes or\u200b off-road travel.<\/p>\n<p>Critics of the bill argue that it undermines efforts to combat climate\u2063 change and\u200c reduce emissions. California has been a leader \u200cin promoting clean energy and <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.\">reducing air pollution<\/a>, and their \u200dEV mandate is seen as a crucial step towards\u2064 achieving environmental goals. They argue\u200d that by opposing California&#8217;s regulations, the bill sets a dangerous precedent and restricts states&#8217; ability to take action on climate change.<\/p>\n<p>The divide in the Democratic Party over this bill highlights \u2064the complexities of balancing environmental \u2063concerns\u2063 with economic \u200dinterests and consumer choice. Some Democrats who \u200cvoted in favor of the bill represent districts with strong ties to the auto industry or have concerns about the economic impact of the EV mandate. The bill&#8217;s passage in the House demonstrates the influence of these concerns and the power of bipartisan alliances in shaping \u200dlegislation.<\/p>\n<p>The fate of the Preserving Choice in\u200c Vehicle Purchases\u200b Act now\u2062 rests \u200bin the hands of the Senate. Its passage in the House is a significant\u200b development, but it remains to be seen whether it \u200dwill gain the necessary support \u200din the Senate to become law. The bill&#8217;s opponents are likely to mobilize efforts to block it, emphasizing the importance\u200b of California&#8217;s EV mandate in addressing climate change and promoting sustainable transportation.<\/p>\n<p>As the debate continues, the question of how best to address climate change and transportation emissions\u2063 remains at the forefront. Supporters argue that EVs offer a cleaner and more sustainable alternative to traditional gasoline-powered\u200b vehicles, while opponents raise concerns about the affordability, practicality, and potential limitations of electric vehicles. Finding common ground and developing effective policies that balance economic interests, consumer choice, and \u2064environmental goals will be crucial \u200din addressing the challenges of a rapidly changing transportation\u200d sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eight House Democrats joined Republicans in passing the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, opposing California&#8217;s EV purchase mandate. The bill received approval with a vote of 222-190, backed by 214 Republicans and eight Democrats. 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