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US SB711
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates a 200% tax deduction for wages paid to automobile manufacturing workers, capped at $150,000 per employee annually, for companies that meet U.S. production thresholds (75% final assembly and 75% engine/transmission/battery production in the U.S.) and provide platinum-level health coverage plus retirement benefits
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Repeals EPA's 2024 multi-pollutant emissions standards for light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as NHTSA's 2024 CAFE standards rules for model years 2027 and beyond
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Eliminates California's ability to obtain vehicle emissions waivers under the Clean Air Act, revokes all existing state waivers including zero-emission vehicle mandates, and repeals Section 177 allowing other states to adopt California standards
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Requires the Secretary of Transportation and EPA Administrator to establish new CAFE and greenhouse gas emissions standards for model years 2027-2035 within 180 days, based on economic practicability and technological feasibility without mandating electric vehicle production
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Establishes that manufacturers complying with either CAFE standards or EPA greenhouse gas standards (including through credits or penalties) are deemed in compliance with both, with model year 2025 standards continuing through 2035 if new standards aren't established on time
Legislative Description
Transportation Freedom Act
Environmental protection
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
2/25/2025