The Trump administration just finalized their attack on states’ long-standing authority to implement strong clean car standards—standards that cut climate pollution, help us breathe clean air, and save Americans money at the gas pump.
We can’t stand for this: Demand congressional oversight of this attack on our health, safety, and wallets.
Here are the details:
The transportation sector is America’s largest contributor of climate pollution, as well as a major source of pollution dangerous to our health.
For decades, states have led the way on cleaning up pollution from cars, SUVs, and passenger trucks. The Clean Air Act enshrines their authority to enforce protective clean car standards. Right now, a bipartisan coalition of states across the country are helping drive clean car solutions that reduce pollution while spurring fuel efficiency improvements.
And yet, EPA Administrator Wheeler and Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao just finalized an all-out assault on this state success story, with a rule that invalidates these vital programs.
The time for the Trump administration to take the climate crisis seriously is long overdue. But this action to thwart states’ efforts puts us in the
reverse direction of climate progress.
Call on Congress do to what’s best for the American people, and stop this dangerous attack in its tracks.
Thank you for standing with us,
Heather Shelby
Action Network Manager
