Today in a 51 to 44 vote, the United States Senate effectively nullified California’s Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulation that would’ve established a ban on the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles in The Golden State by 2035.
Eleven other states have adopted similar regulations since California enacted this measure in 2022. And the rules were set to be phased-in over the coming years starting in 2026.
The U.S House of Representatives had already passed the same resolution, which means the legislation’s next step is the President’s desk for a signature.
“SEMA thanks the lawmakers from both sides of the aisle who stood up for Americans’ freedom to determine which vehicles are best for them. We thank those in the nation’s community of automotive enthusiasts and the aftermarket businesses who engaged in the advocacy process, many for the first time, to remind lawmakers that this is the United States of America, not the United States of California.
“Congress’ vote gives the nation’s automotive marketplace much-needed stability, which will deliver renewed investment and sufficient resources to aid our industry in doing what we do best: innovating the future of automotive technology.”
SEMA President and CEO Mike Spagnola.
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