Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, changes how states can set emission standards for new cars. It prevents the EPA from granting waivers to states that have standards that limit the sale or use of vehicles with internal combustion engines. The bill also requires the EPA to revoke waivers issued before the bill’s enactment if those waivers are tied to standards that restrict the sale of such vehicles. Essentially, it aims to maintain the ability of states to sell vehicles with internal combustion engines.
Key provisions
- Prevents EPA waivers for state standards limiting internal combustion engine vehicle sales.
- Defines ‘internal combustion engines’ for waiver purposes.
- Prohibits the EPA from approving amended state standards after the bill’s enactment if they restrict vehicle sales.
- Requires the EPA to revoke waivers granted between January 1, 2022, and the bill’s enactment that relate to restricted vehicle sales.
Who is affected
- States
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Automobile Manufacturers
- Consumers
- Vehicle Dealers
Notable changes
- Limits the types of state emission standards eligible for EPA waivers.
- Creates a timeframe for the EPA to revoke existing waivers related to vehicle sales restrictions.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘internal combustion engines’ used in the Clean Air Act.
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8 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Doug LaMalfa
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