Bipartisan Vote Strikes Down California's EV Mandate

Written by : Amelia Smith

The House passed the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act with a vote of 222-190, supported mainly by Republicans and some Democrats.

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The bill aims to strike down California's environmental regulations that mandate electric vehicle (EV) purchases.

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Rep. John Joyce led the Republican lawmakers who introduced the bill, arguing that EV mandates would harm the economy and infringe on consumer choice.

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Joyce highlighted the challenges of EV adoption in areas with harsh weather conditions like intense heat and winters, stating they are unrealistic for many constituents.

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California's Air Resources Board announced regulations to ban gas-powered cars and mandate electric cars by 2035, which was celebrated by Governor Gavin Newsom.

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Seventeen other states have emissions standards tied to California's, potentially affecting over 40% of total U.S. car purchases.

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Supporters of the bill, like House Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers, argue that it preserves Americans' choice in selecting practical and affordable vehicles.

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Democrats praised California's EV mandate as a means to reduce pollution and combat climate change.

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Democrats voiced concerns that the bill would undermine decades of legal precedent and hinder ongoing innovation.

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The White House signaled President Biden's intention to veto the legislation if it reaches his desk, citing opposition to limiting California's pollution standards.

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