Senate advances efforts to free U S drivers from California climate policies
Senate Republicans are advancing efforts to rescind EPA waivers granted to California under the Clean Air Act, which they argue have effectively turned narrow environmental exceptions into de facto nationwide vehicle and emissions regulations. Led by Sen. Cynthia Lummis and others, the plan uses the Congressional Review Act to nullify specific waivers, aiming to limit California's influence over vehicle standards, small engines, and greenhouse gas regulations. Critics contend that these waivers are essential tools for California to address local air quality concerns, but Republicans believe they have been used to impose broader climate policies across the country.
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