Democrats blast GOP’s EV bill as effort that will cause premature deaths

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Democrats in the House of Representatives are slamming Republicans for wanting to block electric vehicle mandates, arguing the legislation would lead to more pollution and, in turn, more premature deaths.

The claims, made in an internal memo being circulated by Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and obtained by Fox News, are aimed against the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales, or CARS, Act, which would prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing “the proposed rule titled ‘Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium Duty Vehicles.'”

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“Democrats are fighting to protect Americans’ right to clean air and a safe climate, protect public health, and support EPA’s mandate to address dangerous pollution from the transportation sector,” the memo said. “Over 100 million Americans live in counties with unhealthy air pollution, with children, the elderly, low-income communities, and communities of color being disproportionately at risk. Air pollution is associated with over 100,000 premature deaths in the United States every year.”

“Republicans are employing scare tactics to deliberately mislead the American people about EVs in order to prop up Big Oil corporations. The reality is that EVs are already popular, cheaper to own, and ongoing technological advancements are translating to better options for consumers every year,” the memo continued.

The GOP said the EPA’s proposed rule will harm consumer choice by accelerating a transition to electric vehicles. Democrats in the lower chamber of Congress appear prepared to fight for the rule.

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The White House has vowed to veto the bill blocking the EPA rule if the legislation passes in both chambers of Congress.

Several House Republicans will hold a press conference on Wednesday regarding the EPA’s proposed electric vehicle mandate as they seek to pass the CARS Act this week.

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