Rep. Waxman and more than 100 colleagues call upon EPA to allow states to move forward with stronger state auto emissions standards to fight global warming pollution.

California's clean cars rule would cut global warming pollution from new cars and trucks by almost 30% by 2016. Ten other states have already adopted California's standards - Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington. The new state standards are based on technologies available today and give automakers the flexibility to apply any technology they choose to reduce vehicles' global warming emissions.

"States are leading the way in tackling the most dangerous environmental threat we face. We strongly support the states' efforts to protect their citizens and their economies," said Rep. Waxman. "The only thing standing in the way of this landmark state effort is a routine decision by EPA to allow the states to move forward. The Bush Administration must not try to stop them."