Rep. Walberg Introduces CARS Act to Block EPA Limits on Gas-Powered Vehicles
This bill was recently introduced in the House and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and has no upcoming votes scheduled at this time. The bill is considered active as it moves through the initial committee review.
While this bill has support from many House members, it faces a difficult path in a divided Congress where environmental rules are a major point of disagreement.
Auto dealers and small businesses in the car sales industry would see continued availability of gas-powered vehicles, which currently make up the majority of their sales. However, businesses that have invested in EV infrastructure or pivoted toward electric vehicle sales could see reduced momentum for EV adoption, making their investments less certain to pay off.
“result in limited availability of new motor vehicles based on the type of new motor vehicle engine in such new motor vehicles.”
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1317)
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Rep. Tim Walberg discusses the reintroduction of the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act, arguing that the legislation is necessary to prevent future administrations from imposing de facto electric vehicle mandates. The bill aims to protect consumer choice and the future of the internal combustion engine by amending the Clean Air Act to prohibit technology-specific mandates.
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment held a hearing on June 3, 2026, to discuss several bills, including the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act (H.R. 2165). The hearing focused on modernizing the Clean Air Act and addressing regulations that Republicans argue have led to higher costs for consumers and limited vehicle availability based on engine type.
This article reports on the Trump administration's efforts to unwind EPA greenhouse gas regulations and the 2009 endangerment finding. It notes that the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act is part of a broader legislative effort to codify these rollbacks, ensuring that future administrations cannot easily reinstate strict tailpipe standards that favor electric vehicles over gas-powered cars.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025
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