House Votes to Block California's Zero-Emission Car Mandate | JQJO

The House of Representatives voted to block California's 2035 zero-emission vehicle mandate, challenging the state's authority to set stricter environmental standards than the federal government. This action targets California's waiver from the Clean Air Act, a decades-old authority allowing it to set its own emission rules. Republicans, supported by some Democrats, passed measures aimed at preventing California from banning gasoline-only cars and setting emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks. While independent offices found California's waiver isn't subject to review under the Congressional Review Act, the matter now rests with the Senate, where the outcome remains uncertain, sparking potential legal challenges from California.