California's controversial plan to require all new vehicles to be zero-emission by 2035 was overturned by the Senate, which voted 51-44 against the Biden administration's waiver. The ruling, supported solely by Republicans, aims to prevent California from setting a precedent in federal environmental policy. At least 11 other states had planned to follow California's lead, but with the Senate's decision and the expected signature from President Trump, significant changes in vehicle emissions standards are on the horizon. California's lawmakers, led by Gov. Gavin Newsom, promised legal action to protect the state's environmental laws.
"What we have at stake is ... a state's ability, its right to make its own laws and to protect its environment for its citizens," Newsom stated after the vote.
"Last year, Biden's EPA gave California multiple waivers to enact stricter emissions standards than those specified in the Clean Air Act," indicating past policy direction.
"Republicans argued that allowing California to keep the waiver would be tantamount to unconstitutionally letting the Golden State set federal policy," revealing the core of opposition.
"Both resolutions were approved by the House earlier this month and now head to President Trump's desk for his expected signature," denoting the progression of legislative actions.
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