Can the Fuel Emissions Freedom Act save America’s auto industry from California?

Can the Fuel Emissions Freedom Act save America’s auto industry from California?

California, your days driving U.S. emissions policy are numbered. That's the message behind House Bill H.R. 4117, the Fuel Emissions Freedom Act — and it's shaking up the automotive world. Even if it clears Congress, lawsuits are certain. California has never been shy about using the courts to defend its regulatory turf.First introduced on June 24, 2025, and now under review by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, the legislation seeks to…