The House of Representatives voted 246 to 164 to block California's ambitious climate policy aimed at banning the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035, with bipartisan support from 35 Democrats. If passed by the Senate, this decision could similarly affect 11 other states following California's stricter emissions standards, controlling over 40% of the U.S. auto market. Advocates argue that California's regulations are crucial to combat greenhouse gas emissions, while critics fear governmental overreach into state policies under the Clean Air Act.
"The California waiver is very, very important, especially since motor vehicles are now the single largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States."
"California's ban on the sale of new gas-powered cars is one of the most ambitious climate policies in the nation, aiming to ensure that zero-emission vehicles dominate sales."
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