Canton Reporter

Lee Zeldin, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced that President Trump's signing of Congressional Review Act resolutions has ended California's electric vehicle mandates and restored consumer freedom. The statement was made on the social media platform X.

"TERMINATED! President Trump just unplugged California's EV mandates by signing three Congressional Review Act resolutions into law," said Lee M. Zeldin, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. "Today is a great day for consumer freedom!"

According to Congress' website, H.J.Res. 88 is a Congressional Review Act resolution that overturned a Clean Air Act waiver. This waiver had permitted California to mandate that 80% of new cars sold in the state be electric or plug-in hybrids by 2035. The resolution passed both chambers of Congress and was signed into law in June 2025, effectively blocking California and other states from enforcing stricter electric vehicle sales requirements.

BillTrack50 reported that Emilia Sykes, U.S. Representative for Ohio’s 13th district, voted against H.J.Res. 88. Supporters of the resolution argued it would "preserve affordable vehicle options for families" and prevent "the federal government from imposing California’s EV mandate on the rest of the country." They claim that opposing the resolution would limit consumer freedom by forcing families to purchase more expensive electric vehicles, thereby reducing access to affordable gasoline-powered cars and trucks.

According to Bdaily, Nissan has expressed concerns that green targets for electric vehicles could result in significant job losses. The company said that mandates for rapid EV adoption might compel automakers to cut positions or relocate operations, affecting workers across the manufacturing supply chain. Nissan emphasized the importance of a balanced approach to vehicle standards to protect employment and support domestic industry.

Lee Michael Zeldin is an American attorney, politician, and officer in the United States Army Reserve. He has been serving as the 17th administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency since January 29, 2025. Before his current position, Zeldin served as a U.S. Representative from New York and has experience in both law and public service.

Emilia Sykes is a Democrat representing Ohio’s 13th congressional district. She was elected to Congress in 2022 after serving in the Ohio House of Representatives, where she became Minority Leader. Sykes has focused on issues such as healthcare, infrastructure, and economic opportunity and is recognized for her work advancing bipartisan initiatives in the Ohio legislature.