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U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both Republicans from Wyoming, have joined their colleagues in introducing a Congressional Review Act joint resolution of disapproval. The resolution aims to overturn the Biden administration's illegal emissions performance measure that is being imposed on state departments of transportation (DOTs) and metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs). This emissions mandate is seen as limiting consumer choice and posing a direct threat to drivers in rural states like Wyoming, which heavily rely on highways and interstates for transportation.

Senator Barrasso expressed his concerns about the Biden administration unfairly targeting rural America, stating, "In Wyoming, we drive longer distances and larger vehicles than residents in other states. Another one-size-fits-all Washington emissions mandate doesn't give rural states like ours the flexibility we need." He further added, "This is just another attempt by the Biden administration to force feed American drivers expensive electrical vehicles they don't want and can't afford. Our resolution will let Americans continue to purchase a car or truck that meets their needs."

Senator Lummis also criticized the administration's actions, accusing them of imposing regulations that do not consider the unique transportation systems of different states. She said, "This administration continues to take every liberty it can to force its radical and unworkable climate change initiatives onto Wyoming and western industry by any means necessary." Lummis believes that forcing people in Wyoming to buy electric vehicles through one-size-fits-all regulations is a cruel joke that puts American industry at a disadvantage and limits economic growth potential.

The joint resolution of disapproval introduced by Senators Barrasso and Lummis aims to provide rural states with the flexibility they need and allow Americans to continue purchasing vehicles that meet their individual needs. By overturning the emissions mandate, they hope to protect consumer choice and prevent the imposition of expensive electric vehicles on the American public. This resolution is part of a broader effort by Republicans to push back against what they see as overreaching environmental regulations imposed by the Biden administration.

As the debate over emissions standards and climate change policies continues, it remains to be seen how this joint resolution of disapproval will fare in Congress. However, Senators Barrasso and Lummis, along with their colleagues, are determined to fight for the interests of their constituents and ensure that rural states like Wyoming are not unfairly burdened by one-size-fits-all regulations.