The resolutions, passed by both chambers of Congress with bipartisan support, underscore growing national concern about the economic and social consequences of California’s zero-emission vehicle mandates. Photo courtesy of the White House

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - June 12, the California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) applauds the signing of congressional resolutions by President Donald Trump to revoke California’s Clean Air Act waivers, which would have banned the sale of new internal combustion engine light-duty vehicles, imposed a sales requirement for zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) medium - and heavy-duty trucks, and established more stringent emissions standards for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. 

These policies, collectively, would have imposed costly regulatory burdens on industries across the transportation and fueling sectors, burdens that would ultimately ripple through the supply chain and raise prices on everyday goods and services for hardworking Californians.

The resolutions, passed by both chambers of Congress with bipartisan support, underscore growing national concern about the economic and social consequences of California’s zero-emission vehicle mandates.

“This is a landmark moment for consumer choice and energy equity,” said Elizabeth Graham, Chief Executive Officer of California Fuels and Convenience Alliance. “California’s gas car ban, combined with the ACT and Low NOx rules, would have significantly increased vehicle costs, placed unsustainable pressure on California’s infrastructure, and disproportionately harmed working families and small businesses. Today’s action helps put us back on a path toward balanced, achievable energy policies.”

California Fuels and Convenience Alliance has long advocated for a practical approach to California’s climate goals, one that protects both the environment and the economic stability of millions of Californians. 

The alliance will host the Calif./D.C. Energy Summit on Oct. 20–21, 2025, in Washington, D.C., where leaders from agriculture, transportation, construction, and energy sectors will convene to discuss the long-term implications of California’s energy mandates and to advance collaborative, technology-neutral solutions.

California’s waiver under the Clean Air Act allowed it to set emissions standards more stringent than federal rules. The state’s 2035 gas car sales ban — along with mandates on heavy-duty trucks — became a national flashpoint, influencing policy far beyond California's borders and prompting concern from industries including agriculture, construction, logistics, and fueling.

“With today’s signing, the federal government has taken a crucial step toward restoring a unified, equitable national approach to transportation policy,” said Graham. “We urge policymakers to continue working across party lines to craft solutions that support innovation without excluding entire communities or industries.”

For more information, visit www.cfca.energy/ca-dc-energy-summit/.