Fischer, Smith statements on EPA tailpipe emission ruling

WASHINGTON D.C. – On March 20, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its finalized rule for light-duty and medium-duty vehicle emission standards.

“The Biden administration’s revised standard responds to a slowdown in sales as Americans realize not just the cost and unreliability of electric vehicles, but also the dirty truth behind this supposedly ‘clean’ technology. Continuing to force EVs on automakers and the public will only exacerbate their serious environmental, safety, and human rights concerns. Instead of delaying these standards, President Biden should abandon this attempt to appease climate activists and allow the market to take its course. More practical, market-driven changes—like allowing the year-round sale of E15 ethanol—would help achieve environmental goals for America’s vehicle fleet,”

Ahead of the announcement, Senator Fischer delivered a speech on the Senate floor debunking the Electric Vehicle myths pushed by the Biden administration and climate activists. Elements of her speech were included in her column in last week’s

Office of Congressman Adrian Smith March 20, 2024

WASHINGTON D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement of its final tailpipe emissions standards rule for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027 and later.

“Let’s face it: the EPA’s finalized tailpipe rule is a radical EV mandate which will quash access to affordable vehicles while increasing our reliance on a supply chain from China. This out-of-touch regulation is unworkable for the Third District, across rural Nebraska, and beyond because of our winter weather and expansive driving distances. And the fact its timeline was delayed reveals the problem with forced adoption of electric vehicles and lack of consumer confidence. It’s unacceptable for the Biden administration to put a radical special interest above the needs of American families who continue to be harmed by his policies.”