WASHINGTON — Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, issued the following statement on the final rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on car and truck emissions:
“I’m thrilled to see EPA’s final rule to curb emissions from cars and trucks. This action adds to an exciting and bold track record from the agency, which during the Biden administration has aggressively implemented its regulatory power to tackle the climate crisis, reduce pollution, and protect our health.
“Today’s new rule was part of our 2023 CPC Executive Action Agenda for a simple but essential reason: the U.S. is one of the world’s leading carbon polluters, and so we must be one of the leaders in taking on emissions. This new rule meets that challenge, cutting C02 emissions by 7.2 billion metric tons by 2055. It will also lower the costs of fuel and vehicle maintenance while providing automakers the flexibility to follow the new standards in the way that best serves their customers. And it will save lives, preventing up to 2,500 premature deaths in 2055.
“I applaud President Biden and Administrator Regan for their unyielding commitment to climate action and for exercising the full power of the EPA to put that commitment into practice. Progressives look forward to continuing to work with the administration to implement this and future climate-saving initiatives.”
