U S House of Representatives Committee on Energy : Committee Leaders Comment on EPA’s Emissions Standards for Cars and Light Trucks

WASHINGTON, DC - Environment Subcommittee Chairman John Shimkus (R-IL), Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Subcommittee Chairman Bob Latta (R-OH), and Energy Subcommittee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), today issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the Mid-Term Evaluation of its greenhouse gas emission standards for cars and light trucks. EPA chose to leave the standards unchanged.

'We are very disappointed that EPA has chosen to short-circuit the evaluation process for these rules, especially given the high stakes for consumers and for auto industry jobs. By the agency's own estimates, these rules have already boosted sticker prices by nearly $1,000 and may add another $1,000 by 2025. Some analysts believe the impact will be considerably higher,' said Shimkus, Latta, and Upton. 'For the sake of vehicle affordability and safety, as well as the health of the automotive sector, we need to make sure that the standards have been set at achievable levels, but EPA's rushed analysis falls far short. If the EPA won't do its job and take a careful look at these regulations, then Congress will.'

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