Should Congress repeal vehicle emission and fuel standards?

Economy and Taxation Environment and Energy
Fuel Emissions Freedom Act (H.R. 4117)
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Bill Summary

H.R. 4417, the Fuel Emissions Freedom Act, would amend the Clean Air Act to repeal the establishment of motor vehicle emission and fuel standards. Specifically, it would repeal Section 202 of the Clean Air Act, nullifying existing federal motor vehicle emissions standards and leaving regulatory powers to the states. Sponsor: Rep. Roger Williams (Republican, Texas, District 25)
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Opponents say

•    "What that will mean for Americans is more hazardous air pollution across the country. These are pollutants that cause cancer and birth defects and brain damage." Source: John Walke (Natural Resources Defense Council) 


•    "This would be one of the most damaging actions, really, ever taken in the history of the Environmental Protection Agency, if they move forward with an effort to just walk away from protecting the American people from some of the most dangerous pollution in our lives. It is EPA's responsibility to carry out the law and ensure that the American people are protected from harmful tailpipe pollution." Source: Vickie Patton (Environmental Defense Fund)

Proponents say

•    "These bills are about economic liberty, energy independence, and relief from government overreach. As we usher in the Golden Age of America, we must return power to the American people, not bureaucrats or special interests. Whether it’s letting manufacturers innovate or ending taxpayer-funded green giveaways, it’s time to cater to Main Street and let the market, not Washington, decide what powers America’s future." Source: Rep. Roger Williams (Republican, Texas, District 25)


•    "Today is the greatest day of deregulation our nation has seen. We are driving a dagger straight into the heart of the climate change religion to drive down cost of living for American families, unleash American energy, bring auto jobs back to the U.S. and more. Alongside President Trump, we are living up to our promises to unleash American energy, lower costs for Americans, revitalize the American auto industry, and work hand-in-hand with our state partners to advance our shared mission." Source: Lee Zeldin (17th Administrator of EPA) 


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