U.S. House passes Kelly-backed legislation to stop EV mandates, de facto ban on gas-powered vehicles

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) that would undo harmful rules created under the Biden administration's Environmental Protection Agency.

These three Congressional Review Act resolutions would reverse radical regulations that established a de facto ban on the use of gas-powered vehicles, heavy trucks, and diesel engines over the next decade. 

The legislation passed Thursday is H.J. Res. 88, introduced by Congressman Joyce (PA-13), which would reverse the EPA’s decision to approve a waiver granted to California allowing the State to ban the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035.

"Pennsylvania drivers shouldn't be subjected to California laws, plain and simple. This series of legislation rejects radical EV mandates and ensures drivers across the United States will be able to choose the vehicle that's best for them, whether it's gas-powered, electric, or a hybrid model," Rep. Kelly said. 

On Wednesday, the House passed the following resolutions:

• H.J. Res. 89, introduced by Congressman Obernolte (CA-23), would put an end to the EPA’s decision to allow California to implement its most recent nitrogen oxide (NOx) engine emission standards, which create burdensome and unworkable standards for heavy-duty on-road engines.
  
  H.J. Res. 87, introduced by Congressman James (MI-10), would reverse the EPA’s decision to approve a waiver granted to California allowing the State to mandate the sale of zero-emission trucks.

BACKGROUND

Making these changes at a time when the United States is unprepared for a full transition to electric vehicles would have massive consequences for American communities. With states making up more than 40% of the auto market following California’s emissions standards, implementing Californias EV mandate would result in a nationwide shift in the vehicles that are available for purchase, and in fact could lead to a shortage of the vehicles consumers need.