SW Georgia News

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) and 30 original cosponsors have taken a stand against the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recent actions by introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval. This resolution aims to overturn the EPA's tailpipe emissions rule, which sets stringent standards for vehicle emissions in an effort to promote the adoption of electric vehicles.

In a statement, Congressman Clyde expressed his concerns about President Biden's EPA rule, stating, "Despite persistent pleas to keep his hands off our car keys, President Biden is doubling down on his radical EPA rule to institute a de facto EV mandate on our country." He emphasized the importance of American consumers having the freedom to choose the cars they drive and urged Congress to prevent what he described as a dangerous overreach by the Biden Administration.

Joining Congressman Clyde in this effort are 30 original cosponsors, including Representatives from various states such as Colorado, Texas, and Florida. These cosponsors aim to protect the rights of American consumers to make their own vehicle choices and prevent what they see as an encroachment on individual freedoms.

Support for the resolution has also come from organizations such as the Eagle Forum and Heritage Action for America. Kristen A. Ullman, President of the Eagle Forum, highlighted the concerns of American mothers, stating, "We urge Congress to 'listen to your mothers' and reject the EPA's new emissions standards."

Ryan Walker, Executive Vice President of Heritage Action, criticized the EPA's regulations, stating, "President Biden's EPA has weaponized the federal rulemaking process to effectively mandate electric vehicles through expensive regulations that punish hardworking Americans and reward China."

As the discussion around the EPA's emissions standards continues, Congressman Clyde's introduction of the resolution signifies a growing pushback against what some perceive as government overreach in the automotive industry.