EPA Administrator Celebrates End of California's Vehicle Emission Waivers

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin has welcomed President Donald J. Trump's signing of three Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions, which overturn California's vehicle emission waivers. This move marks a significant step in ending the Electric Vehicle (EV) mandate, aligning with President Trump's "Unleashing American Energy" Executive Order.
Zeldin stated that President Trump's actions deliver a decisive blow to California's EV mandate, which previously allowed the state to set national policy. The Biden EPA had granted California waivers, imposing costs and limiting consumer choice for Americans nationwide. Zeldin emphasized that ending the EV mandate will usher in a new era of prosperity for American auto workers and restore economic liberty.
The EPA has transmitted three waiver rules to Congress, including California's Advanced Clean Cars II, Advanced Clean Trucks, and Heavy-Duty Engine Omnibus NOx, as part of its CRA obligations. This decision reflects a broader push to dismantle federal policies favoring EVs, which critics argue transfer pollution from tailpipes to power plants rather than eliminating it.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has already filed a lawsuit to overturn the federal action, highlighting ongoing tensions between state and federal governments over climate policies.

Published: 6/13/2025