Sen. Lee and Senate Republicans Push to End California's Power to Set Car Pollution Rules
The Stop CARB Act of 2025 was introduced in the Senate and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Environment and Public Works. No further actions are scheduled at this time. The bill is in the early stages of the legislative process.
This bill has strong support from one party but will likely face a block in the Senate or a veto. It is a major change that usually requires more agreement between parties to pass.
This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.
Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
Farmers and ranchers in states that follow California's stricter emissions rules for farm equipment would see those rules disappear. This could lower costs for new equipment purchases since manufacturers would only need to meet one federal standard. However, farmers in areas with poor air quality may face worsening conditions over time, which can harm crops and worker health.
“New engines that are used in construction equipment, construction vehicles, farm equipment, or farm vehicles.”
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Stop CARB Act of 2025
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