The Warren Sun

WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a recent House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing, Rep. John James (MI-10) raised concerns about the Biden Administration's electric vehicle mandates and their impact on auto manufacturers and workers in his district. In a direct confrontation with Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, James questioned the administration's strict Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards and their potential favoritism towards companies like Tesla over those that primarily produce internal combustion vehicles.

One of James' main points of contention was the potential negative effect of the administration's environmental regulations on car manufacturers' profit margins. He argued that these regulations could ultimately impact the bonuses of United Auto Workers (UAW) employees. If companies are unable to meet the new standards, they would be forced to pay penalties, diverting money away from UAW workers.

Following the hearing, James issued a statement expressing his concerns and vowing to hold the Biden Administration accountable for prioritizing political fantasies over the well-being of real people. He stated, "Today I confronted Secretary Buttigieg about the Biden Administration's strict electric vehicle mandates that he supports which are hurting auto manufacturers and, in turn, auto workers in my district. The Biden Administration, including Buttigieg, has signaled they do not care about UAW workers or the industry that supports the backbone of Michigan's economy. They'd rather force us into a comply-or-die EV mandate that has already burned billions in American taxpayer dollars. Rest assured, I am fighting to hold this administration accountable for putting their political fantasies over real people."

Those interested can view the full exchange between Rep. James and Secretary Buttigieg here.

For more information, please contact Noah Sadlier at noah.sadlier@mail.house.gov or 586-201-8223.