The U.S. House of Representatives on Sept. 20 voted to overturn a Biden administration rule that sets tougher emissions standards for car manufacturers.
The joint resolution that passed in a 215–191 vote—with eight Democrats in support and one Republican in opposition—would nullify the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new restrictions on emissions from cars, light trucks, pick-ups, and vans for model years 2027 to 2032.
Although the rule does not explicitly impose an electric vehicle (EV) mandate, it is expected to force manufacturers to electrify more of their fleets to comply.
The resolution passed with the support of Democrat Reps. Henry Cuellar, Vicente Gonzalez, and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Texas, Yadira Caraveo of Colorado, Don Davis of North Carolina, Jared Golden of Maine, Marcy Kaptur of Ohio, and Mary Sattler Peltola of Alaska….