House Republicans announce their rule-killing priorities

By Kelsey Brugger | 02/20/2025 01:42 PM EST

Among the targets is EPA’s approval of a California rule that would encourage the adoption of electric vehicles.

Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) speaks during a press conference with both hands elevated.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) has been looking for Biden administration rules to undo using the Congressional Review Act. Francis Chung/POLITICO

House Republican leaders have settled on a list of Biden administration rules and other actions they will seek to undo using a once-rare maneuver.

GOP leaders have identified eight potential energy-related rules to kill using the Congressional Review Act, according to House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.).

His office said Thursday that “the Leader will be looking at more potential CRAs as we continue to fight to undo the damage done by the Biden Administration.”

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In the crosshairs is EPA’s approval of a California Clean Air Act rule that would encourage the use of more electric vehicles. Other states would be able to follow California’s lead.

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