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Democrats Urge Trump to Reject Fuel Standard Rollback

2/4/2026

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Eighty Democratic lawmakers urged U.S. President Donald Trump to abandon National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposal to roll back Biden's 2024 fuel standards.
The proposal would lower requirements from 50.4 mpg to 34.5 mpg by 2031 and revise heavy-duty trucks and passenger vans.
Matsui and Markey argue the change would raise fuel consumption and air pollution.
NHTSA says rules would lower costs but could raise fuel use and emissions.

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Eighty Democratic lawmakers urged U.S. President Donald Trump to abandon National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposal to roll back Biden's 2024 fuel standards.
The proposal would lower requirements from 50.4 mpg to 34.5 mpg by 2031 and revise heavy-duty trucks and passenger vans.
Matsui and Markey argue the change would raise fuel consumption and air pollution.
NHTSA says rules would lower costs but could raise fuel use and emissions.