Dr. Joyce Statement on Action to Overturn Harmful Biden Car Ban

February 20, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) released the following statement regarding his intention to introduce legislation, pursuant to the Congressional Review Act, to overturn the Biden Administration’s December 2024 decision to allow California to ban the sale of all new internal combustion vehicles: “The Biden Administration’s 11 th hour decision to approve a de facto nationwide ban on the sale of gas-powered automobiles and hybrids is exactly why the Congressional Review Act exists,” said Congressman John Joyce, M.D. “I have been fighting this battle to protect consumer freedom since 2022 – and I look forward to working with Chairman Guthrie and Chairman Capito to put an end to this impractical and unworkable mandate once and for all.” Background: In December of 2024, the Biden Administration provided a waiver approving California’s EV mandate. Due to California’s unique status in the Clean Air Act, sixteen other states, including Pennsylvania, have adopted California’s previous standards, affecting nearly 40% of the automobile market. In the 117 th Congress, Dr. Joyce led a letter to the Biden Administration with 168 cosigners relaying disapproval of California’s regulation. In the 118 th Congress, Dr. Joyce led H.R. 1435, the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, legislation to block electric vehicle mandates and protect consumer choice. This Congress, Dr. Joyce reintroduced the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act to protect choice for American consumers. This month, at an Energy and Commerce Committee Energy Subcommittee hearing, Dr. Joyce challenged the validity of California’s waiver from the Environmental Protection Agency for their sweeping Electric Vehicle mandate and raised concerns about the lack of Congressional review or oversight. ### Issues : Energy