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U.S. House Votes 215-191 to Repeal Biden EPA Tailpipe Emissions Rules with H.J. Res. 136

Sep 20, 2024, 03:53 PM

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly voted to repeal the Biden administration's EPA tailpipe emissions rules. The resolution, H.J. Res. 136, led by Rep. James, aims to end what Republicans describe as a de facto electric vehicle (EV) mandate. The Biden administration's rule, adopted in March, sought to cut fleetwide tailpipe emissions by 50% over 2026 levels by 2032. House Republicans argue that the rule limits consumer choice and jeopardizes the auto industry. Democrats, however, see this move as an attack on the Clean Air Act and a gift to Big Oil allies. The resolution passed with a vote of 215-191, with eight Democrats supporting it and one Republican opposing it. The White House has pledged to veto the resolution.