Thirty-four Republican senators have introduced a resolution to overturn a rule on cutting emissions for heavy-duty trucks. The rule was created by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in December.
The EPA’s rule forces heavy-duty truck makers to reduce their trucks’ emissions, and it is more stringent by 80 percent compared to current standards.
Under the Congressional Review Act, a simple majority vote in both chambers of Congress can reverse recently finalized rules. Democrats hold a 51–49 majority in the Senate, while Republicans narrowly control the House.
Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and 33 other Republican senators say the Biden administration rule would be challenging to implement, would make the cost of a new truck difficult to afford for small businesses, and would increase supply chain costs.
The transport companies may pass the higher cost of their fleet to the end consumer….