Republicans introduce resolutions to eliminate California vehicle emission rules, including Advanced Clean Trucks

Apr 11, 2025 at 04:06 PM CST + 1
House Republicans have introduced resolutions to eliminate Advanced Clean Trucks and other California vehicle emission rules despite the Government Accountability Office stating precisely that Congress cannot do that. On Thursday, April 3, Rep. John James, R-Mich., introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to reverse the Environmental Protection Agency waiver for Advanced Clean Trucks. On the same day, Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., introduced a resolution to terminate the heavy-duty “Omnibus” low-NOx rule and Advanced Clean Cars II. Another resolution also attempts to undo Advanced Clean Cars II. “(California Gov. Gavin) Newsom administration’s irrational plan to ban gas-powered cars and trucks is an affront to the freedom of Californians and an economic burden to the whole country,” Kiley said in a statement. “The Biden Administration aided and abetted this insanity with special waivers. With the Congressional Review Act resolutions introduced today, we have an opportunity to return to economic reality and restore common sense.”

Apr 11, 2025 at 04:06 PM CST

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House Republicans have introduced resolutions to eliminate Advanced Clean Trucks and other California vehicle emission rules despite the Government Accountability Office stating precisely that Congress cannot do that.

On Thursday, April 3, Rep. John James, R-Mich., introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to reverse the Environmental Protection Agency waiver for Advanced Clean Trucks. On the same day, Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., introduced a resolution to terminate the heavy-duty “Omnibus” low-NOx rule and Advanced Clean Cars II. Another resolution also attempts to undo Advanced Clean Cars II.

“(California Gov. Gavin) Newsom administration’s irrational plan to ban gas-powered cars and trucks is an affront to the freedom of Californians and an economic burden to the whole country,” Kiley said in a statement. “The Biden Administration aided and abetted this insanity with special waivers. With the Congressional Review Act resolutions introduced today, we have an opportunity to return to economic reality and restore common sense.”