U.S. House Votes to Revoke California's EPA Waiver to Ban Sale of Gas Cars
The House passed H.J.Res. 88 to revoke California’s EPA waiver which will ban the sale of new gas cars and distort the vehicle market in all states. The bill passed by 246-164 in an overwhelming vote that included support from 35 Democrats. This convincing House vote positions the Senate to take up this legislation, which could occur as soon as next week.
Here is a link to the House vote on H.J.Res. 88; see how your delegation voted. Please take a moment to thank these Members of Congress, and particularly the Democratic members. The Democratic leadership whipped their members and put pressure on them to vote “NO” on H.J.Res. 88.
H.J.Res.88 is a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution to overturn EPA’s California waiver for its Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) rule requiring new vehicle sales in California to be 35% Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEVs) for MY2026 and increases to 100% in MY2035. Eleven states (CO, DE, MA, MD, NJ, NM, NY, OR, RI, VT, WA) have adopted California’s unachievable ZEV mandate rule, although none – including California – are close to meeting the 35% target for MY2026. See issue brief here and read NADA’s letter to all Representatives urging a “Yes” vote here.
Additionally, the House passed legislation revoking the California waivers affecting heavy-duty trucks:
- ZEV Mandate and Diesel Requirements (ACT rule) - H.J.Res.87. Passed with support from 13 Democrats. Issue brief here and vote tally here.
- Omnibus Low NOx rule - H.J.Res.89. Passed with support from 10 Democrats. See issue brief here and vote tally here.