Statement from Attorney General Bonta on House’s Illegal Efforts to Repeal California’s Clean Vehicle Policies

OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today released the following statement in response to the U.S. House of Representatives' votes attempting to repeal California’s clean vehicles program: 

“The Congressional Review Act was designed to provide a mechanism for congressional oversight of new rules by federal agencies – not for partisan attacks on duly-adopted state laws. Not only would the misuse of the CRA undermine the integrity of our democratic process, but it would also be unlawful. For more than 50 years, California has exercised its right under the federal Clean Air Act to pursue solutions that address the persistent air pollution challenges that our state faces. Reducing emissions is essential to the prosperity, health, and wellbeing of California and its families. We are monitoring the situation closely, and we urge the U.S. Senate to abide by the determinations of the GAO and Senate Parliamentarian that these CRA resolutions should not proceed.”