💨 Abstract

The U.S. Senate is set to vote on blocking California's stricter vehicle emissions standards, including a 2035 phase-out of new gas-powered car sales. Senate Republicans, led by Majority Leader John Thune, aim to roll back these rules using the Congressional Review Act. California's rules, approved by the Biden administration, also target emissions from medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Democrats and some Republicans have criticized the move, arguing it undermines environmental progress and Senate procedures.

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