SE Texas Times

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Randy Weber of Texas has taken a stand to protect consumer choice in the automobile industry. Today, Rep. Weber voted in favor of the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act, an important piece of legislation that safeguards the freedom for Americans to choose their preferred vehicles.

The CARS Act aims to prevent the implementation of proposed rules by the Biden administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding vehicle emissions. By supporting this act, Rep. Weber intends to ensure that consumers' choices are not limited and that the market remains fair and competitive.

During a speech on the House floor, Rep. Weber expressed his concerns about the EPA's proposal, stating, "The EPA's electric vehicles proposal serves as a de facto ban that will eliminate choice, distort the market, and restrict consumer choice while costing taxpayers more." He emphasized the importance of maintaining a diverse range of vehicle options for consumers and highlighted the potential dangers of relying solely on electric vehicles without first establishing a robust domestic supply chain for critical minerals.

Rep. Weber also raised concerns about the implications of dependency on China for critical minerals and the environmental practices associated with their production. He stated, "China is not our friend, and unlike China's treatment of its own citizens, we should not dictate to Americans what they can or cannot drive. In America, we let consumers choose the car they drive."

The proposed rule by the EPA, titled "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Year 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles," aims to impose stringent standards on pollutants and greenhouse gases for vehicles. Its ultimate goal is to transition all new vehicles to electric by 2032, effectively forcing Americans to switch to electric vehicles.

Rep. Weber's support of the CARS Act aligns with his commitment to preserving consumer choice and ensuring that Americans are not forced into a specific type of vehicle. By opposing the EPA's proposal, he aims to prevent the elimination of choice, distortions in the market, and potential harm to taxpayers.

The CARS Act, with Rep. Weber as an original co-sponsor, serves as a crucial piece of legislation to protect the rights of American consumers. It sends a clear message that in the United States, the freedom to choose the car one drives should not be dictated by the government. The bill aims to maintain a level playing field in the automobile industry while safeguarding individual choice and preventing undue influence on the market.

With Rep. Weber's support and the backing of other lawmakers, the CARS Act has taken a significant step forward in preserving American's vehicle choice. By opposing the EPA's proposed rule, Rep. Weber has voiced his commitment to upholding consumer freedom and ensuring that the American people have the final say in the vehicles they drive.

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