H.R.1435 — Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act
House Roll Call
H.R.1435
| Bill | H.R.1435 — Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Recommit |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Failed |
| Totals | Yea 193 / Nay 212 / Present 0 / Not Voting 28 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | 211 | 0 | 10 |
| D | 193 | 1 | 0 | 18 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Recommit
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HR 1435 - Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act
The Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act (HR 1435) aims to safeguard consumer choice in the automotive market by prohibiting federal mandates that would limit the types of vehicles available for purchase. Specifically, the bill seeks to prevent the federal government from imposing regulations that would restrict consumers from buying internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, thereby ensuring that traditional gasoline-powered vehicles remain accessible alongside electric and alternative fuel vehicles.
Funding/Authorities: The bill does not allocate specific funding but establishes a framework that limits the authority of federal agencies, particularly the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT), in regulating vehicle types based on emissions standards.
Programs/Agencies Affected: The primary agencies impacted by this legislation are the EPA and DOT, as they are responsible for setting vehicle emissions standards and fuel efficiency regulations. The bill also indirectly affects state and local governments that may align their vehicle regulations with federal standards.
Beneficiaries and Regulation: The bill primarily benefits consumers who prefer ICE vehicles, including individuals and families who rely on these vehicles for transportation. It also supports automotive manufacturers that produce ICE vehicles, ensuring they can continue to market and sell these models without facing restrictive federal regulations.
Key Timelines: Introduced in the House and subsequently received in the Senate, HR 1435 has been read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works for further consideration. The timeline for further action remains uncertain, as it depends on the committee’s schedule and subsequent legislative priorities.
In summary, HR 1435 seeks to maintain consumer choice in vehicle purchases by preventing federal restrictions on ICE vehicles, thereby impacting regulatory frameworks and benefiting consumers and manufacturers in the automotive sector.
Yea (193)
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
M
Matt Cartwright
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
A
Anna Eshoo
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
K
Kathy Manning
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Sarbanes
A
Abigail Spanberger
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
Nay (212)
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
K
Ken Calvert
J
Jerry Carl
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
B
Bill Johnson
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Greg Pence
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
J
John Rutherford
G
George Santos
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
M
Michelle Steel
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
B
Brandon Williams
Not Voting (28)
C
Colin Allred
A
Anthony D'Esposito
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
B
Barbara Lee
L
Lucy McBath
M
Mary Peltola
C
Chris Stewart
D
David Trone
