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Senate votes to block California’s rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035
- The Senate voted on Thursday, 2025-05-22, to block California's rule banning new gas-powered car sales by 2035, sending the resolution to the White House.
- Republicans regained Senate majority and used a new simple majority vote process to reject state EPA waivers that enabled California's strict electric vehicle mandate.
- Governor Gavin Newsom along with environmental regulators in California have declared the congressional move unlawful and indicated they plan to file a lawsuit to uphold the state's emission regulations.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the mandate affects the entire country, while Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer called blocking the rules a 'point of no return.'
- The Senate's decision challenges California's significant influence on emissions reduction and vehicle market trends, risking setbacks to national efforts to curb pollution.
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Mass. changes its EV plans after Senate blocks California proposal
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Congress Axes California’s 2035 Gas Car Ban Plan - The Southern Maryland Chronicle
WASHINGTON — Congress has passed a measure to overturn California’s planned 2035 ban on new gas-powered car sales, impacting 11 other states and the District of Columbia, which together represent 40% of the U.S. auto market. The Senate approved the resolution on May 22, 2025, with a 51-44 vote, following House approval earlier in May. The measure now awaits President Donald Trump’s signature, but legal challenges loom as California vows to fight…
California gas-car ban overturned by Senate
We have some huge news that directly affects your freedom and your ability to drive your car. The U.S. Senate just voted on a bill to halt the California EV mandate, which requires 80% of new vehicle sales to be electric by 2035 and has been adopted by 11 other states. The Senate’s vote isn’t just about cars — it’s about protecting a $100 billion sector of the US economy. The outcome affects vehicle options, prices, and fuel choices for dri…
Senate Reversing Phasing Out Gas-Powered Cars
YouTube @ KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco The Senate is reversing a Biden-era policy that allowed California to phase out gas-powered cars. Republican Senator Tony Strickland says California is not prepared to have 15-million electric cars on the road by 2035. Strickland says many Californians can’t afford pricey electric vehicles and consumers need options. The reversal frees automakers from pursuing an electric-only future in California and eleven …
Blue-state Republican 'thankful' for move to scrap gas-car ban as Newsom vows court fight to save it
President Donald Trump may soon revoke California's EPA waiver, sparking legal battles with Gov. Newsom over electric vehicle regulations and energy capacity concerns.
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