House Passes Bill to Block Biden's Proposed EV Mandate

Republicans Argue Proposed EPA Rule Favors Electric Vehicles and Would Increase Costs for Motorists

The US House of Representatives has passed a bill to block the Biden administration's proposed tailpipe emissions standards, which Republicans argue is a de facto mandate for electric vehicles.
The bill, known as the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act, was approved with a 221-197 vote, with five Democrats joining 216 Republicans in favor.
The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rule, announced in April, would require up to two-thirds of new vehicles sold in the US to be electric by 2032.
Republicans argue that the proposed rule would increase costs for motorists and benefit China, which dominates the global EV battery supply chain.
The bill now moves to the Senate, where it is unlikely to advance. If passed, President Biden is expected to veto it.