The Heritage Foundation has expressed support for President Donald J. Trump’s recent legislative action, which prohibits California from implementing an electric vehicle (EV) mandate. Diana Furchtgott-Roth, director of the Center for Energy, Climate, and Environment at Heritage, issued a statement applauding the move.
“President Trump’s action to roll back California’s Clean Air Act waiver through the Congressional Review Act permanently restores a unified national auto policy and protects American consumers from losing access to popular and affordable gas-powered vehicles,” Furchtgott-Roth stated. She emphasized that this decision prevents California from setting vehicle standards for the entire country and aligns with Congress’s intent for uniform regulations nationwide.
The Heritage Foundation views this legislative measure as crucial in safeguarding American auto jobs and ensuring diverse transportation options. “By ending California’s ability to impose its EV mandate, President Trump has safeguarded hundreds of thousands of American auto jobs and preserved access to safe, diverse vehicle options,” she noted.
Furchtgott-Roth also highlighted concerns regarding energy infrastructure and resource dependency. “California’s forced EV transition would have strained our power grid and deepened U.S. dependence on China for critical minerals,” she said. The rollback is seen by the foundation as beneficial for national security, energy reliability, and pragmatic policymaking.
