President Joe Biden's push for electric vehicles (EVs) as part of his green agenda, encapsulated in policies like the Inflation Reduction Act, has faced significant backlash from lawmakers, industry stakeholders, and the public. Critics argue that the act, designed to cut China's influence, has inadvertently made life more difficult for U.S. carmakers, particularly Tesla, and increased reliance on China for critical metals. Nearly 140 lawmakers, led by Senator Mike Crapo and Representative Randy Feenstra, have urged Biden to reconsider his costly EV mandates, arguing they limit consumer choice, hurt the economy, and jeopardize national security by increasing reliance on foreign energy sources. Critics also highlight the administration's disregard for the costs, legality, and practicality of its anti-fossil-fuel policies, with some calling for an end to the EV mandate altogether.
Proud to join over 100 of my Republican colleagues to fight against Joe Biden’s Green New Deal. You shouldn’t be forced to buy an electric vehicle by the radical Left. You should be free to choose the vehicle that’s right for you. https://t.co/axr1QCPoG0
Pres. Biden’s war on U.S. energy has made our country more dependent on foreign energy, propping up our adversaries, all while weakening our energy independence. Read my latest column about Biden's policies & what @HouseGOP is doing about it in Congress: https://t.co/5clgssVAlr
"The Biden Administration is aware of the costs, consequences and illegality of its anti-fossil-fuel policies but chooses to disregard them." https://t.co/lOZgcUUfQu
President Biden's EV mandate might be good for China but is a disaster for Wyoming. EV's are far too expensive and ill-equipped for the long drives and harsh terrain people in Wyoming travel through every day. The EV mandate needs to go. https://t.co/Pxg7NueEzj
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.
As Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee, I am proud to fight against the Biden administration’s radical push to electrify vehicles. This week, I joined my colleagues in sending this bicameral letter urging President Biden to withdraw his… https://t.co/ZLts5n5veK
BIDEN WASTING BILLLIONS TO PROP UP FAILING CORPORATIONS: @Rivian and @LucidMotors shares plunge after weak EV earnings reports https://t.co/OWv8DwDQMo #ClimateScam
While these sanctions are important, they are undermined by Biden’s LNG export ban, which is empowering and helping bankroll Russia. https://t.co/w51dOWU3M6
Documents our committee obtained show the Biden administration questioned the cost and legality of its drastic emissions rule, yet they continue to push it forward. The Biden administration wants to sacrifice reliable and affordable energy in the name of Green New Deal policies… https://t.co/AIeozD993R
Charging ahead: @GovKemp blasts Biden’s ‘counterproductive’ investments for sapping EV momentum https://t.co/W6509qh9wO https://t.co/W6509qh9wO
Americans should unquestionably have the freedom to choose their vehicles. I'm proud to stand with my colleagues in opposing the Biden administration's radical push to impose electric vehicles on consumers. https://t.co/3eSxlEzd8q
The Biden Admin is ramping up their efforts to finalize their climate agenda before the end of Biden’s term – but the agenda cuts American energy production, increases reliance on China, & puts burdensome regulations on our manufacturing. I’m working to push back against it. https://t.co/pkclEM1TAk
Joe Biden is 'caving' on his green agenda as US sentiment sours on EVs https://t.co/ET5O4ntmER
Environmentalists in Denial About Biden's Unpopular EV Mandate https://t.co/DctoxE8wT7
Joe Biden's EV Mandate "Vision" For America Is In Full Collapse https://t.co/qFfBmZ4JRO
Biden has spent billions of taxpayer money in his rush to EVs. But Americans don’t want them. They have high price tags and generally don’t work for Americans’ lives. Big Gov mandates don’t work—let Americans choose what works best for their families. https://t.co/sBcxeYvCb4
Since day one, President Biden has stripped hard-working Americans of good paying jobs for the sake of his radical green agenda. The president’s failure to invest in American energy is a threat to U.S. national security and economic stability. https://t.co/WoqPg6Sd0q
The US is the leading exporter of LNG, the Biden-Granholm ban on LNG is unacceptable and has very real world consequences for our national security. That’s why I supported the @HouseGOP resolution to stop this disastrous Biden admin policy. https://t.co/Znc5ZNd26q
🚨 Documents uncovered by @GOPoversight show the EPA and this Administration is willfully disregarding the cost and legality of its proposed emissions rule which would jeopardize America’s power grid, raise energy costs, & cement Green New Deal priorities. More here👇@WSJopinion https://t.co/C5xDSCpZTm
🚨 Documents we’ve obtained show the Biden Administration is disregarding the costs and illegality of its anti-fossil-fuel policies. https://t.co/IqE7zZzrfD
Rules and regulations driven by the Biden Administration’s radical green agenda drastically reduce consumer choice. Americans deserve access to affordable, reliable vehicles fueled by American-made energy products, not those primarily supplied by China. https://t.co/JT0LIpQPeK
Electric vehicle mandates are out of touch for hardworking Iowans. I’m calling on the White House to end its greenie fantasy that makes us more reliant on China. https://t.co/diXPKpNVZ0
Kemp: Biden's electric vehicle push spawned a backlash https://t.co/1ZIIItmF8X
President Biden has made his intentions clear. He would rather force American families to buy electric vehicles to advance his Green New Deal agenda than allow folks to choose the best car or truck for their families, businesses, and farms at an affordable price. #IA04
I joined 130+ colleagues in urging the Biden Admin to withdraw an EPA emissions proposal that amounts to a de facto mandate for EVs & phases out gas cars—which many Wisconsinites rely on. Forcing Americans to pay more for less reliable EVs is bad policy. https://t.co/Lco9Zrt6pB
Biden begins to admit defeat on electric vehicles | @DCExaminer Editorial https://t.co/BZfw7y69q3 https://t.co/BZfw7y69q3
President Biden needs to stop his war on American LNG. This ban will impact Port Arthur on the Gulf Coast of Texas more than any other community in the nation. It will cost us countless jobs, hurt our local economy, and destabilize the industry.
Today, Senator @MikeCrapo & I led a letter to President Biden with nearly 140 of our colleagues urging him to end his costly and hasty transition to electric vehicles. Americans deserve to buy cars and trucks powered by liquid fuels at affordable prices. https://t.co/LHVdPmW6BJ
Biden’s sweeping green vision crashes into reality https://t.co/3Vez7q8hlE
The impact of sanctions on Russia has been undermined by its ability to trade with countries such as India and China, and the EU’s continued reliance on its natural gas supplies. https://t.co/CtDORe4bAq
"Biden’s EV Dreams Are a Nightmare for Tesla and the US Car Industry: Designed to cut China’s influence over global metals markets, the Inflation Reduction Act has also made life more difficult for US carmakers." https://t.co/6zkkQQAuC5 https://t.co/ZsPhGZS8J8