Gus Bilirakis: “Chairwoman Rodgers is doing a great job. We are so fortunate to be on this committee. I think it is the best committee…”

“Chairwoman Rodgers is doing a great job. We are so fortunate to be on this committee. I think it is the best committee in Congress. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of this legislation that I co- lead with Representatives Joyce, Latta, and the gentleman from California (Mr. Obernolte). The California ban would have far-reaching national effects, not only indirectly forcing EV vehicles onto consumers outside of California and the 17 other States tied to California standards, but also likely increasing the cost of all new vehicles nationwide and giving consumers fewer choices. We are all about choices, Mr. Speaker. Currently, auto manufacturers face significant losses with their EV divisions and rely on the profits from their gas-powered vehicle sales to maintain profitability. If this California rule stands, auto manufacturers will likely be forced to increase retail costs on all their vehicle options to remain profitable. Many of my constituents are on fixed incomes and cannot afford to humor California's or the Biden administration's radical green policies. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of this particular bill.”