U.S. Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) on May 1 proposed two bipartisan resolutions of disapproval that would repeal electric vehicle (EV) mandates imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
“These two rules will not only make inflation worse, but also likely push the cost of new vehicles out of reach for many families and small businesses, resulting in older, less efficient vehicles staying on the road longer,” Sen. Hoeven said. “That’s a loss across the board and why we’re advancing resolutions to overturn these burdensome regulations.”
Sen. Hoeven cosponsored Senate Joint Resolution (S.J.Res.) 75 alongside sponsor U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) to overturn the EPA’s emissions standards for light and medium-duty vehicles, such as passenger cars and light trucks. The resolution has 47 other original cosponsors.
Sen. Hoeven is also one of 44 original cosponsors of S.J.Res. 74, which is sponsored by U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) to repeal the EPA’s emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles, including delivery trucks, public utility trucks, transit, shuttle, school buses and trucks typically used to haul freight, according to a bill summary provided by the lawmakers.
“The Biden administration’s commitment to heavy-handed, overreaching regulations leads to higher costs and less choice for American households,” said Sen. Hoeven.
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) is also a cosponsor of both resolutions, which have been referred to the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee for consideration.