New Jersey Statement Against Federal Rules Weakening Vehicle Emission Standards
Official: SR 85 — Condemns EPA rule rescinding greenhouse gas endangerment finding and repealing greenhouse gas emission standards for light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles.
Reading: The document condemns an EPA rule that rescinds the greenhouse gas endangerment finding and repeals vehicle emission standards, actions that weaken federal climate protections.
This resolution expresses New Jersey's opposition to these federal actions.
In clear language
New Jersey is taking an official stand against federal Environmental Protection Agency rules that would weaken or eliminate requirements for vehicles to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The state is condemning the EPA's decision to rescind its finding that greenhouse gases are dangerous to the environment and to eliminate emission standards for cars, trucks, and heavy-duty vehicles. This resolution expresses New Jersey's opposition to these federal actions.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- New Jersey residents who drive cars, trucks, and other vehicles
- New Jersey communities concerned about air quality and climate change
- Vehicle manufacturers and the transportation industry
- Future generations who will experience long-term climate impacts
What can you do?
- Contact your New Jersey state representatives to express support for protecting vehicle emission standards
- Stay informed about federal environmental policy changes that may affect your state
- Consider supporting fuel-efficient or electric vehicles when possible
Timeline
- 2026-03-23: Filed with Secretary of State
In the press
Coverage in The Guardian reports on Trump officials moving to dismantle climate protections and considering rescission of the key greenhouse gas endangerment finding, which directly aligns with the federal EPA actions that New Jersey's SR 85 resolution condemns.
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