Altoona Times

Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), expressed approval for former President Donald J. Trump's stance against the Biden Administration's waiver that supports California's Electric Vehicle (EV) mandate. Joyce, who has been a vocal opponent of the mandate, welcomed Trump's opposition to the policy.

"I am pleased to hear President Trump signal support for reversing the Biden Administration’s waiver for this disastrous California policy that threatens consumer choice for Americans throughout the country," stated Energy and Commerce Vice-Chair John Joyce, M.D. "I have long supported reversing this out-of-touch mandate and I look forward to working with President Trump and his Administration to make H.R. 346 the law of the land."

In his inaugural address on Monday, Trump addressed the California EV mandate: "We will revoke the electric vehicle mandate, saving our auto industry and keeping my sacred pledge to our great American auto workers. In other words, you’ll be able to buy the car of your choice."

The Biden Administration recently granted a waiver endorsing California's EV mandate. Due to its special status under the Clean Air Act, sixteen states, including Pennsylvania, have adopted California's previous standards, influencing nearly 40% of the automobile market.

Dr. Joyce is leading H.R. 346 in Congress, known as the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act. This bill aims to amend federal law to prevent California from eliminating internal combustion engine sales by 2035 and block similar future policies.

In previous congressional sessions, Dr. Joyce introduced legislation such as H.R. 1435 in the 118th Congress (2023-2024) aimed at protecting consumer choice against EV mandates and led efforts in opposition during prior sessions.

Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) introduced a Senate companion bill during the 118th Congress.