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California Prepares Legal Challenge After Senate Overturns Emissions Waiver

California plans to sue the federal government after the Senate's vote to revoke its emissions standards waiver, impacting zero-emission vehicle mandates.


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In a controversial 51-44 vote, the Senate overturned California's waiver for stricter vehicle emissions standards, including a ban on new gas-powered cars by 2035. California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced plans to sue the federal government, arguing the Congressional Review Act was misapplied. This decision, supported by Republicans, undermines California's long-standing authority to set its own air pollution standards, which has been in place for nearly 60 years. The outcome could affect vehicle emissions policies nationwide, as 16 other states follow California's lead. Environmental groups have condemned the vote, emphasizing its potential harm to public health.

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The articles reflect a negative sentiment towards the Senate's decision to block California's environmental regulations.

Concerns about public health and environmental impacts are emphasized, showcasing frustration from Democrats and environmental advocates.

The decision is portrayed as a political victory for Republicans and car manufacturers, highlighting a significant divide in climate policy.

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The GOP says states’ rights matter — unless it’s California
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"…The Senate undermined that authority on Thursday when it voted 51-44 to revoke a waiver the Environmental Protection Agency approved allowing the Golden State to implement and enforce a de facto ban on the sale of gasoline-powered cars by 2035."

Senate blocks California’s rule banning new gas-powered car sales by 2035
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"…The GOP effort to kill the rules could have a profound impact on California’s longtime efforts to curb air pollution."

Upending norms, the Senate votes to undo California's EV rules
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"…The Senate has overruled the guidance of the parliamentarian, a nonpartisan staffer who interprets the Senate's rules, and voted 51 to 44 to overturn a waiver allowing California to set its own air pollution standards for cars that are stricter than national regulations."

Senate votes to block California’s rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035
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"…The Senate voted on Thursday to block California’s first-in-the nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035, moving to kill the country's most aggressive effort to transition toward electric vehicles as President Donald Trump’s administration has doubled down on fossil fuels."

Senate votes to block California’s rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035
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"…The Senate voted on Thursday to block California’s first-in-the nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035, moving to kill the country’s most aggressive effort to transition toward electric vehicles as President Donald Trump’s administration has doubled down on fossil fuels."

Congress moves to block California ban on petrol-only cars
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"…The vote is a win for Republicans, energy firms and carmakers."

California prepares to sue feds after Senate revokes the state's EV rule
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"…The weaponization of the Congressional Review Act to attack California’s waivers is just another part of the continuous, partisan campaign against California’s efforts to protect the public and the planet from harmful pollution."

Senate votes to revoke California’s ability to set air pollution standards
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"…The vote Thursday bucked precedence by going against the advice of the Senate parliamentarian and the Government Accountability Office, which both had ruled that the waiver could not be revoked under the Congressional Review Act."

Republicans just killed California’s E.V. mandate. Will they regret it?
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"…Ultimately, the issue stems "from the fact that the president has a lot of regulatory power, and Congress has very little oversight.""

U.S. Senate blocks California electric vehicle mandate
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"…California officials responded with strong criticism, viewing the Senate's decision as a politically motivated attack that threatens public health and the environment."

Republicans Set To Block California’s ‘Radical’ Gas Car Ban
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"…The impact of California’s waiver would have been felt across the country, harming multiple sectors of our economy and costing hundreds of thousands of jobs in the process."

Senate Votes to Consider Repealing California’s Rule Phasing Out Gas Vehicles
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"…The U.S. Senate has decided to discuss a resolution that would roll back California’s stringent vehicle emission standards mandating the phasing out of gas-powered cars."

Senate Guts Radical California Vehicle Emissions Regulations and Leaves Democrats Furious
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"…Now it's up to President Trump to administer the coup de grace to another instance of overweening arrogance by Gavin Newsom's regime and a corrupt Biden EPA."

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