TYSONS, Va. (April 28, 2025)—President and CEO of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Mike Stanton sent a letter to members of the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday urging passage of legislation (H.J.Res. 88) which would stop California from banning the sales of new gas cars. The legislation is expected to be voted on later this week.  The letter to all House members states:

“California’s ban on new gas vehicles will reduce consumer choice by dictating the type of vehicles automakers are allowed to ‘deliver for sale’ to the 12 affected states and raise car prices for all consumers nationwide. America’s franchised dealers want to keep selling the vehicles their customers – and your constituents – want and need.

“Banning gas and hybrid cars is a national issue that should be decided by Congress, not an unelected state agency. NADA urges the House to stop California’s ban on new gas cars and support a single, national fuel economy standard set by Congress.”