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Version 53 · Passed House · Dec 6, 2023
Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023
This bill limits the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with regard to regulating emissions standards for new motor vehicles. Specifically, the EPA is prohibited from prescribing a regulation related to new motor vehicle emissions standards that (1) mandates the use of any specific technology, or (2) results in limited availability of new motor vehicles based on the type of new motor vehicle engine.
Additionally, the bill prohibits the EPA from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles. Among other purposes, the proposed rule includes more stringent greenhouse gas standards for both light-duty and medium duty vehicles starting with model year 2027.
People & committees
Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5] · R–MI
Legislative record
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 197 (Roll no. 703).
House roll call 703 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 197 (Roll no. 703).
House roll call 703 · Individual votesOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 201 - 214 (Roll no. 702).
House roll call 702 · Individual votesThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Ms. Stevens moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H6187-6188)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6187-6189)
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H.R. 4468.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 4468 would be postponed.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 906, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (OH) amendment No. 1.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4468.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4468, H.R. 5933 and H.J. Res. 88. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4468 and H.R. 5933 under a structured rule and H.J. Res. 88 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 906. (consideration: CR H6157-6166; text: CR H6157-6158)
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 906 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4468, H.R. 5933 and H.J. Res. 88. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4468 and H.R. 5933 under a structured rule and H.J. Res. 88 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 135.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-171.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-171.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 23.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 7 .
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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