Overview

• The House voted to nullify three EPA waivers allowing California to enforce stricter emission rules for trucks and ban gas-powered cars by 2035.
• Thirty-five Democrats joined Republicans in the votes, highlighting bipartisan fractures over climate and consumer policy.
• The Senate must now decide whether to override the parliamentarian’s ruling that EPA waivers are not subject to Congressional Review Act reversals.
• California’s rules influence over 30% of the U.S. auto market, with 11 states adopting its stricter standards, amplifying the national impact.
• Legal challenges are expected if the Senate follows the House, as the CRA’s judicial review ban may not prevent lawsuits over its application to waivers.