A broad coalition of 95 organizations representing health, business, environmental, consumer advocacy, local government, and scientific interests issued a statement opposing four Congressional Review Act resolutions designed to overturn established Clean Air Act preemption waivers.
The waivers in question establish emissions standards for passenger vehicles, light-duty and medium-duty vehicles, and small off-road engines. According to the coalition, these standards have been in effect for an extended period and manufacturers have been complying with key requirements for years. The group identified the specific resolutions targeted for rejection as H.J.Res 202 / S.J.Res.206, H.J.Res 205 / S.J.Res.207, H.J.Res.211 / S.J.Res.208, and H.J Res 214 / S.J.Res.205.
The coalition contended that the current standards provide multiple benefits to consumers and the public, including lower fuel costs at the pump and improved air quality. They noted that vehicles and engines already on the road comply with the standards Congress is considering attacking, characterizing the effort as addressing a non-existent problem.
The organizations framed the issue within the context of current public health and economic conditions, emphasizing that millions of Americans reside in areas with unhealthy pollution levels and that families face elevated living costs. They argued that Congress should preserve these environmental protections rather than dismantle them, asserting that overturning the waivers would restrict states’ ability to take independent action to safeguard residents from harmful air pollution.
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