Here’s what to watch for on the House Floor today:

Protecting American Consumers from Costly Climate Mandates

In 2023, the Biden Administration issued a rule allowing California to enforce a radical climate tax targeting shipping vessels. The regulation forces certain cargo ships to turn off their diesel engines while at California ports or face steep penalties.

This costly mandate is hurting America’s supply chains and driving up prices. Ships could face tens of thousands of dollars in penalties each day if they fail to abide by this rule. Those costs are ultimately passed on to consumers. With two of America’s largest ports in California and the state processing roughly 40% of containers entering the United States, this rule raises prices not just for Californians, but for families across the country.

House Republicans are advancing legislation to overturn this burdensome policy, lower costs for American families, and strengthen our supply chains.

Rep. Vince Fong’s joint resolution, H.J.Res. 210, overturns an Environmental Protection Agency rule granting a Clean Air Act waiver which limits pollution from ocean-going vessels docked at port. 

House Republicans are taking action to rollback another costly Biden-era regulation to lower costs for American families and strengthen supply chains.
 

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