Schmitt Leads Effort to Repeal California’s Vehicle Emission Standards Limiting Consumer Choice, Raising Costs for American Families

Joins Colleagues in Introducing Additional CRAs to Overturn California’s Burdensome Regulations U.S. SENATE — Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency’s(EPA) 2009 waiver allowing California to establish its own motor vehicle emissions standards. Senator Schmitt also joined Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), and Jon Husted (R-OH) in introducing three additional CRA resolutions overturning separate EPA waivers that have allowed the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to impose its climate alarmist regulatory agenda beyond California’s borders. These CRA resolutions would bar EPA from granting substantially similar waivers to California, or any other state, preventing future administrations from re-instating these burdensome regulations. Together, the four resolutions target California’s Small Off-Road Engine (SORE) mandate, the Advanced Clean Cars I (ACC I) program, the 2022 reinstatement of the ACC I waiver, and the 2009 EPA waiver that first allowed California to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles. “California’s burdensome emissions requirements continue to punish American manufacturers, reduce consumer choice, and raise prices for American families. One state should not have the power to set national policy and dictate what products Americans use far beyond its borders. Overturning these climate alarmist rules will not only restore common sense, but also prevent a future administration from attempting to grant similar waivers. I’m proud to lead the Congressional Review Act resolution to repeal the EPA-California State Motor Vehicle Control Standards Waiver and join Senators Ricketts, Husted, and Lummis in our effort to help make life more affordable for American families,” said Senator Schmitt. “California’s climate zealots have run roughshod over the rest of the country for too long,” said Senator Lummis. “Under Governor Newsom, Sacramento has decided it can dictate what Wyoming families drive and what equipment our small businesses use. That ends today. I’m proud to lead this fight to reclaim Congress’s authority and stop California from legislating for the entire nation.” “Ohioans shouldn’t be forced to follow California’s lead when it comes to policies that make everyday life more expensive and less convenient,” said Senator Husted. “These resolutions are part of our work to make life more affordable for working families, restore common sense, cut unnecessary red tape and put consumers back in control. I’m proud to support this effort to lower costs and protect consumer choice.” “Biden’s overregulation and red tape regime cost Nebraskans millions of dollars,” said Senator Ricketts. “They used California policies as a backdoor EV mandate and even tried to control how we cut our grass. I am proud to lead the effort to overturn these restrictions and restore commonsense.  I will continue to fight for policies that empower our families, farmers, and ranchers.” The four Congressional Review Act resolutions would: Repeal the EPA’s 2009 waiver allowing California to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles. Overturn California’s Small Off-Road Engine (SORE) waiver, preserving consumer access to gas-powered equipment such as chainsaws, lawn mowers, and power washers. Repeal the Advanced Clean Cars I (ACC I) waiver for passenger vehicle emissions standards. Reverse the Biden Administration’s 2022 reinstatement of California’s ACC I waiver. Last year, Congress used the Congressional Review Act to overturn California’s Advanced Clean Cars II, Advanced Clean Trucks, and Omnibus NOx waivers. These resolutions build on that effort by restoring congressional authority over national emissions policy and preventing California from imposing its regulatory agenda on the rest of the country. Senator Schmitt’s CRA resolution to overturn the California State Motor Vehicle Control Standards Waiver from 2009 was joined by his colleagues, Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Cythia Lummis (R-WY), Jon Husted (R-OH), Roger Marshall (R-KS), John Barrasso (R-WY), Deb Fischer (R-NE), and Bernie Moreno (R-OH). ###