Ohio Senator Floats Bill To Undo EPA Vehicle Rules, California Authority

Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) is introducing legislation to repeal Biden-era EPA and Transportation Department (DOT) standards for cars and heavy trucks, while also eliminating California’s longstanding ability to enforce stricter mobile source emissions programs than federal limits. The legislation , introduced Feb. 25, also would lock-in model year 2025 auto greenhouse gas and fuel economy standards unless the agencies develop new standards in 180 days -- while also outlining a series of criteria that would ensure new requirements are weaker...