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Congress Rejects New Fuel Economy Standards for Cars and Trucks

This resolution seeks to block the strict new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards set by the NHTSA for passenger cars and light trucks starting in model year 2027. If passed, vehicle manufacturers will not be required to meet the more rigorous fuel efficiency targets. For consumers, this could mean lower initial vehicle purchase prices but potentially higher long-term fuel costs.
Key points
The resolution aims to nullify the NHTSA rule imposing stricter fuel efficiency standards for new vehicles (2027+).
If successful, manufacturers will not be forced to implement technologies required to meet the higher fuel economy goals.
Impact on drivers: potentially lower upfront vehicle costs, but higher expenses at the gas pump over time.
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for Model Years 2027 and Beyond and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks and Vans for Model Years 2030 and Beyond".
Print number: HJRES 199
Sponsor: Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5]
Process start date: 2024-08-02