The House on Wednesday voted in favor of blocking a Biden administration rule that’s expected to shift car sales in the U.S. significantly toward electric vehicles. The vote was 221-197. The rule in question could move car sales as far as to reach two-thirds electric by 2032. The bill approved by House Republicans on Wednesday is a major victory for the auto industry, which has long been resistant to the idea of transitioning to electric vehicles.
The bill, which was introduced by Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), would block the Biden administration’s rule that would require automakers to increase the number of electric vehicles they sell in order to meet the two-thirds electric vehicle target by 2032. The rule was part of the administration’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.
The bill was supported by the auto industry, which argued that the rule would be too costly and would force them to make significant changes to their production processes. The industry also argued that the rule would put them at a competitive disadvantage with foreign automakers who are not subject to the same regulations.
The bill was opposed by environmental groups, who argued that the rule was necessary to reduce emissions and combat climate change. They also argued that the auto industry was using the bill as an excuse to avoid making the necessary changes to reduce emissions.
Despite the opposition, the bill passed the House with a strong majority. The bill now moves to the Senate, where it is expected to pass. If it does, it will be a major victory for the auto industry and a major setback for the Biden administration’s climate change agenda.
The bill’s passage is a reminder of the power of the auto industry and its ability to influence policy. It also serves as a warning to the Biden administration that it must tread carefully when it comes to regulations that could have a major impact on the industry.
The bill’s passage is also a reminder of the importance of the auto industry to the U.S. economy. The industry is responsible for millions of jobs and billions of dollars in economic activity. It is also a major contributor to the nation’s energy security, as the majority of the nation’s transportation needs are met by cars and trucks.
The bill’s passage is a reminder that the auto industry is an important part of the U.S. economy and that any changes to the industry must be done with care. It is also a reminder that the industry is capable of influencing policy and that the Biden administration must take the industry’s concerns into consideration when crafting regulations.
