D. C. Consumer Vehicle Choice Protection Act
Summary
D. C. Consumer Vehicle Choice Protection Act
This bill repeals the final rule adopted by the District of Columbia (DC) Department of Energy and Environment titled Adoption of California Vehicle Emission Standards. It also restores any regulation amended or repealed by such rule. The final rule provides for DC's adoption of stricter emission standards for vehicles for model year 2027 and beyond that are bought, sold, and registered in the District of Columbia. The DC final rule is based on standards promulgated by the state of California pursuant to the Clean Air Act.
The repeal is effective as of December 29, 2023.
Lifecycle of the Bill
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 12, 2026