S. 996: Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-03-12 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] |
| Policy area | Environmental Protection |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-12 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| Last updated | 2025-06-17 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-12):
Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act of 2025
This bill modifies the waiver process under the Clean Air Act related to state emission control standards for new motor vehicles (or new motor vehicle engines).
Under current law, states are preempted from adopting or enforcing emission control standards for new motor vehicles (or new motor vehicle engines) unless the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides a waiver authorizing a state to adopt such standards if certain requirements are met.
The bill provides that state standards that directly or indirectly limit the sale or use of new motor vehicles with internal combustion engines are not eligible for waivers. The bill also prohibits the EPA from determining that any state standards amended after the bill's enactment are within the scope of an existing waiver.
Additionally, the bill requires the EPA to revoke waivers granted between January 1, 2022, and the date of enactment of this bill if the standards directly or indirectly limit the sale or use of new motor vehicles with internal combustion engines.
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Shelley Moore Capito | R WV (original cosponsor) 2025-03-12 |
| John Barrasso | R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-03-12 |
| Roger F. Wicker | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-03-12 |
| Ted Cruz | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-03-12 |
| Bill Cassidy | R LA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-12 |
| Mike Lee | R UT (original cosponsor) 2025-03-12 |
| Mike Crapo | R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-03-12 |
| Dan Sullivan | R AK (original cosponsor) 2025-03-12 |
| Ted Budd | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-03-12 |
| Pete Ricketts | R NE (original cosponsor) 2025-03-12 |
| Roger Marshall | R KS (original cosponsor) 2025-03-12 |
| Steve Daines | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-03-12 |
| John Hoeven | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-03-12 |
| Kevin Cramer | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-03-12 |
| Cynthia M. Lummis | R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-03-12 |
| Katie Boyd Britt | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-03-12 |
| James E. Risch | R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-03-12 |
| James C. Justice | R WV (original cosponsor) 2025-03-12 |
| Rick Scott | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-03-12 |
| Tim Scott | R SC 2025-05-22 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 996 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 996?
S. 996 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 996 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).