A group of over 140 Republican lawmakers, led by Representative Randy Feenstra and Senator Mike Crapo, have voiced strong opposition to President Joe Biden's electric vehicle (EV) mandates, labeling them unconstitutional and a product of the radical Green New Deal agenda. They argue that these mandates would limit consumer choice, increase dependence on China, and potentially strain the U.S. electric grid. In a coordinated effort, these lawmakers sent a letter to President Biden urging him to reconsider the push for electric vehicles as part of his administration's environmental policy, citing concerns over 'Bidenflation', and emphasizing 'free choice versus forced choice'. They also express concerns about the economic impact of forced transition to electric vehicles on American families, particularly those in #IA04 and #NY21, citing inflation and the cost of EVs, which are already subject to 27.5% tariffs, as significant obstacles. The lawmakers contend that American innovation, rather than government mandates, should drive the vehicle market and criticize the administration for ignoring the economic realities facing American families.
Near Motor City, @NikkiHaley criticizes Biden's EV policy, saying he delivered "corporate welfare to companies" and that the cars are too expensive and dependent on China for parts.
The Biden administration's misguided EV mandate will cost hardworking families thousands, kill American jobs, and strengthen the CCP. I sent a letter to the President demanding that he withdraw this proposed rule. https://t.co/0x7xc88peb
Earlier this week, Senator @MikeCrapo and I sent a letter to President Biden with 140 of our colleagues. Our message is straightforward. The Biden administration must end its costly electric-vehicle mandates on American families now. #BidenEVMandate https://t.co/zc89q0OTVa
Proud to join @RepFeenstra in demanding Joe Biden stop his attempt to force Americans into giving up their gas-powered cars for expensive EVs. We won't stop fighting to prevent the Left from imposing its FAILED Green New Deal agenda on hardworking families. https://t.co/6oCVxPrY1Q
I’m proud to join @RepFeenstra’s letter urging Joe Biden to end his unreasonable and unaffordable push to transition Americans to electric vehicles. EVs are not feasible for many communities in #NY21. The Far Left is out-of-touch with Americans and reality. https://t.co/EVqLatXHRl
President Biden wants to force every American to buy an electric vehicle — no ifs, ands, or buts about it. That’s why I sent a letter to President Biden demanding that he end his EV mandates on #IA04 families already struggling under the weight of inflation. #BidenEVMandate
👀 @SecRaimondo says on CNBC that the US “probably” needs more action Chinese EVs, which are already subject to 27.5% tariffs We scooped earlier this month that the Biden admin is weighing non-tariff restrictions to address data security concerns https://t.co/aKyCKSH7og
This week, I joined a bipartisan, bicameral letter calling on the Biden Administration to withdraw an EPA rule that would force American families to transition to unaffordable & unreliable electric vehicles. Americans are tired of Biden’s expensive Green New Deal agenda. https://t.co/LG156ivNKw
Americans shouldn’t be pressured into transitioning to expensive EV’s that only benefit the Biden Admin’s green new deal agenda, drive record high inflation, & hurt U.S. energy production. I joined @RepFeenstra in sending a letter to @POTUS ⬇️ https://t.co/rLNy29l0pC
Biden’s proposed EV mandate would hamper consumer choice, lead to even higher prices, and benefit China. I’m proud to join @RepFeenstra in sending a letter to Biden urging him to withdraw his out-of-touch tailpipe emissions regulations. https://t.co/88i6WgDx5I
Forcing unreliable and costly EVs on Americans in this economy is cruel. Americans overwhelmingly prefer gas cars, yet the EPA's radical rule forces EVs on Americans as we are already dealing with high inflation. I joined more than 130 of my colleagues in urging President Biden… https://t.co/tbHgNz7m0v
ICYMI: Yesterday, Senator @MikeCrapo and I led 140 of our colleagues in a letter to President Biden urging him to abandon his costly EV mandates on American families. The more that the Biden administration pushes for electric vehicles, the richer and stronger China becomes.
I joined my colleagues in a letter to @POTUS and the OMB Director urging them to end an EV mandate that would restrict choice, raise costs, and increase U.S. reliance on the Chinese. It hurts my constituents and it hurts rural America. https://t.co/6bDWsqgqwc
I joined @RepFeenstra in urging the White House to withdraw @EPA's new rule that would essentially force Americans to buy electric vehicles. While Bidenflation is draining Americans’ savings accounts, the administration continues to force its radical Green New Deal agenda… https://t.co/9cXkgRKzqC
I was pleased to join @RepFeenstra and @MikeCrapo in demanding President Biden stop his unconstitutional electric vehicle mandate. Americans cannot afford his phony climate crisis, and it is none of the government’s business what kind of car we drive! https://t.co/Mp7QwgBzH4
Today, I joined @RepFeenstra to push back against Pres. Biden's aggressive electric vehicle mandate. It boils down to free choice versus forced choice. Here in America, we should NOT be forced to give up our gasoline powered vehicles. https://t.co/f7OwioFaCN
Forcing Americans - who are already suffering under Bidenomics - into electric vehicles is wrong. I joined @RepFeenstra and over 100 of my colleagues to fight back against the Green New Deal agenda. You should be able to choose the best car or truck that works for YOU.
I joined @RepFeenstra in sending a clear message to President Biden: The EPA's radical EV mandate would limit consumer choice, drastically increase our reliance on China, and cripple our electric grid. American innovation, not mandates, should drive our vehicle market.
.@SecRaimondo doubling down on the #moonshot comparison of @Potus' #ChipsAct. "America hasn't done anything like this since the space program." Is this too soon for #Biden victory lap? #IFSDirectConnect $INTC https://t.co/Tyu5DhOSNE