California Air Resources Board (CARB)

Many Californians don’t realize that the California Air Resources Board (CARB) operates under special federal waivers granted under the federal Clean Air Act — permissions that allow California to set vehicle emissions rules stricter than federal standards.

Congress gave California that authority decades ago with the expectation that it would be used responsibly and in the best interests of the public.

But today, many Californians are asking an important question:

Has CARB gone too far?

Families are struggling with rising energy costs, vehicle mandates, fuel regulations, and affordability challenges that increasingly impact working people, commuters, small businesses, truckers, farmers, and seniors.

If a federal authority granted to California is being abused or used in ways that harm citizens, Congress has both the right and the responsibility to review that authority and consider reforms, limitations, or repeal of those waivers.

Environmental stewardship matters. Clean air matters. But government accountability matters too.

Policies should improve lives — not make it harder for families to afford to live in California.

As your representative, I will support transparency, accountability, affordability, and policies grounded in both science and common sense.