H.R. 2218: Stop California from Advancing Regulatory Burden Act of 2025
This bill, titled the "Stop California from Advancing Regulatory Burden Act of 2025," proposes several changes to the Clean Air Act with a focus on emissions standards for vehicles and engines. Here is a breakdown of its key provisions:
Repeal of State Standards Waivers
The bill amends Section 209 of the Clean Air Act, which currently allows California and other states to request waivers to adopt stricter emissions standards than those set by the federal government. The proposed changes include:
- Elimination of Waivers: The bill would remove the authority for states to issue or utilize waivers for stricter emissions standards.
- Impact on Applications: Any pending applications for waivers submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would be considered denied upon the bill's enactment.
Prohibition on New State Emissions Standards
The new provisions would also prevent any state or local government from adopting or enforcing emissions standards or requirements related to nonroad vehicles and engines, including:
- New engines used in construction and farm equipment.
- New locomotives or engines used in locomotives.
Repeal of Authorization for California Standards
The bill seeks to repeal Section 177 of the Clean Air Act, which currently allows other states to adopt California's new motor vehicle emissions standards. This means states would no longer have the ability to follow California's stringent rules for vehicle emissions.
Conforming Amendments
Effect on Past and Future Standards
After the enactment of this bill:
- No existing waivers that allowed for stricter emissions standards would be enforceable.
- Future applications for such waivers would not be allowed, effectively standardizing emissions regulations across states without the option for stricter regulations as previously permitted for California and other states.
Relevant Companies
- TSLA (Tesla, Inc.): As a major manufacturer of electric vehicles, Tesla could be significantly impacted by changes to emissions standards, particularly if California's stricter regulations, which could benefit electric vehicle sales, are no longer recognized by other states.
- F (Ford Motor Company): Ford is also involved in producing environmentally friendly vehicles and may be affected by the inability of states to adopt stricter standards that could have further encouraged electric vehicle adoption.
- GM (General Motors Company): Similar to Tesla and Ford, GM is invested in transitioning to electric vehicles and might face challenges if states cannot implement stricter emissions requirements.
This is an AI-generated summary of the bill text. There may be mistakes.
Sponsors
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Mar. 18, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Mar. 18, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
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