Automobiles: Ending Federal Gas Mileage Standards
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to eliminate corporate average fuel economy standards, and for other purposes.
A senate committee must act next: committee consideration.
This bill faces strong opposition from groups concerned about the environment and would likely face a veto if it reached the desk of an administration focused on climate change.
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
Ending federal fuel economy mandates could reduce near-term pressure on automakers to retool plants for smaller, lighter, or electrified vehicles, potentially preserving existing assembly jobs tied to larger trucks and SUVs. But over the long run it could slow domestic investment in next-generation vehicle technology, leaving unionized plants less competitive as other countries and manufacturers continue advancing fuel-efficient and electric vehicle production.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Introduced in Senate
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Senator Mike Crapo and five Republican colleagues introduced the RAAM Act to eliminate CAFE standards, arguing the rules have increased vehicle prices and acted as a "backdoor electric vehicle mandate." Opponents warn the move would increase fuel costs and emissions.
The RAAM Act (S.5092) aims to eliminate Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards by model year 2029. Supporters argue the standards have become a "big government weapon" to push climate agendas and drive up car prices for American families.
The RAAM Act would eliminate CAFE standards effective model year 2029. The bill follows a 2025 executive order by the Trump administration that reversed Biden-era standards, but seeks to permanently remove the underlying statute to prevent future regulations.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to eliminate corporate average fuel economy standards, and for other purposes.
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