Republicans have taken a significant step toward repealing California's waiver that allows a ban on gasoline-powered cars by 2035. This move, supported by many Republicans and a notable number of Democrats, reflects ongoing efforts to reverse Biden-era environmental policies. With the House voting 246-164, the focus now shifts to the Senate, which has a May deadline for consideration. The California regulations were aimed at drastically reducing greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles, but faced criticism from the automotive sector for being considered unachievable during a challenging economic climate.
The vote comes as the Trump administration has begun the process of undoing scores of Biden's environmental and climate policies, while promoting fossil fuels such as oil, gas and coal.
Thirty-five Democrats joined with Republicans to vote in favor of the measure. The Senate now has until mid-May to vote on the California waivers, though that may require overriding a decision by the Senate parliamentarian.
California's requirements, which were also set to apply in New York, Washington and other states that agreed to follow along, were designed to slash planet-warming pollution, more than halving greenhouse gas emissions from light-duty vehicles in the state by 2040.
Opponents of California's rules, which include automaker Toyota Motor Corp., the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers trade group and the US Chamber of Commerce, have said they are unachievable.
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