U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a Republican from West Virginia and Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, expressed support for the Environmental Protection Agency’s recent decision to repeal greenhouse gas vehicle standards. Capito stated that these standards had led to what she described as inefficient mandates that increased costs for both households and businesses.
The EPA’s action also included repealing the endangerment finding, aligning with other Republican initiatives aimed at reversing regulations put in place by previous Democratic administrations. This includes changes to Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards and efforts led by Capito to overturn California’s nationwide electric vehicle mandate in 2025.
“I applaud this groundbreaking effort from the Trump EPA to further roll back costly regulations from the Obama and Biden administrations that have placed economic hardship on hardworking Americans. This repeal will have a transformational impact on my home state of West Virginia, as these efforts reverse the harmful Democrat attacks on affordable, gas-powered vehicles that West Virginians have endured for far too long. This action represents a key win for affordability, job creation and consumer choice, and I congratulate President Trump and Administrator Zeldin for their continued success in producing visible results for the American people,” Chairman Capito said.
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, chaired by Capito, is responsible for overseeing federal programs related to environmental quality, natural resources, and infrastructure in order to balance conservation with national needs. The committee operates out of the Senate Dirksen Office Building and manages legislation affecting environmental policy across the United States. It works through subcommittees focused on issues such as clean air, water resources, and transportation infrastructure. Members of the committee include Kevin Cramer and Cynthia Lummis alongside Capito. More information about its activities can be found on its official website.
