In a major win for the nation’s franchised auto and truck dealers, President Trump has signed into law three Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions that nullify the Biden-era Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) waivers allowing California to impose its own, more aggressive vehicle emissions and zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandates.
The CRA resolutions—championed by NADA and the American Truck Dealers (ATD) division—represent a forceful defense of national uniformity in vehicle regulation. California’s authority under the Clean Air Act had allowed it to establish separate emissions rules and compel an accelerated transition to electric vehicles, which other states could voluntarily adopt. In practice, this patchwork regulatory framework created confusion for manufacturers, compliance headaches for dealers, and reduced consumer choice.
“This is a historic moment for America’s franchised dealers,” said NADA President and CEO Mike Stanton. “It sends a strong message that emissions and fuel economy standards should be set at the federal level, not dictated by one state.”
For Washington area dealers, the legislation reaffirms the principle that vehicle policy must strike a balance between environmental goals, affordability, and consumer demand—rather than imposing top-down mandates that strain supply chains and limit what customers can buy.
WANADA applauds NADA’s leadership in this fight and thanks all dealer advocates who helped make their voices heard on Capitol Hill. This outcome reinforces the need for continued vigilance and engagement as future regulatory battles unfold.
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