119th Congress · introduced in the House · Mar 14, 2025
Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025
Official title from Congress.gov
Latest action (Mar 27, 2025): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1317)
View on Congress.govPolicy area: Environmental Protection
Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Mar 14, 2025)
Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025
This bill limits the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with regard to regulating emissions standards for new motor vehicles. Specifically, the EPA is prohibited from prescribing a regulation related to new motor vehicle emissions standards that (1) mandates the use of any specific technology, or (2) results in limited availability of new motor vehicles based on the type of new motor vehicle engine.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1317)
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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KOCH GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: KOCH GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Environment/Superfund
$6,770,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025; S. 996 / H.R. 346, Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act of 2025; S. 1072, Stop CARB Act of 2025; S. 995 / H.R. 2165, Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025; Issues related to EPA application; Clean Air Act renewable fuel program; Issues related to environmental policy…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$70,000
Spent on own lobbying
…al of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule"; HR 1415/S 623 No Industrial Restrictions In Secret (No IRIS) Act; HR 2140 DERA Act 2025; S 1072 Stop CARB Act of 2025; HR 2165 Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act; HR 346 Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act; HR 2288 To nullify the final rule of the Environmental Protect…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
KOCH GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: KOCH GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Environment/Superfund
$2,760,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025; S. 996 / H.R. 346, Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act of 2025; S. 1072, Stop CARB Act of 2025; S. 995 / H.R. 2165, Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025; Issues related to EPA application; Clean Air Act renewable fuel program; Issues related to environmental policy…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$120,000
Spent on own lobbying
…States to use new motor vehicle emission and new motor vehicle engine emissions standards identical to standards adopted in California, and for other purposes; HR 2165 Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act; HR 346 Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act; S 990 Freedom to Haul Act; HR 2288 To nullify the final rule o…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 16, 2026 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$660,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ions on reliable engines. H.R. 9083, State Emissions Authority Act of 2026, spoke on provision related to unnecessary mandates impacting vehicle affordability. H.R. 2165, Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025, spoke on provisions for the necessity of consumer choice in vehicle sales. H.R. 3194, Lifting Overburdensome Co…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
KOCH GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: KOCH GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Environment/Superfund
$3,080,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025; S. 996 / H.R. 346, Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act of 2025; S. 1072, Stop CARB Act of 2025; S. 995 / H.R. 2165, Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025; Issues related to EPA application; Clean Air Act renewable fuel program; Issues related to environmental policy…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$160,000
Spent on own lobbying
…States to use new motor vehicle emission and new motor vehicle engine emissions standards identical to standards adopted in California, and for other purposes; HR 2165 Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act; HR 346 Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act; S 990 Freedom to Haul Act; HR 2288 To nullify the final rule o…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SMALL TRUCKING COMPANIES · lobbying firm or registrant: ELITE STRATEGIC SERVICES
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 1, 2026 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$21,000
Paid to lobbying firm
H.R. 346/S. 996 (Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act) H.R. 2165 (Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act) Guidance regarding Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles Phase 3 (GHG3) final rule and the…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
KOCH GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: KOCH GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Environment/Superfund
$1,940,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025; S. 996 / H.R. 346, Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act of 2025; S. 1072, Stop CARB Act of 2025; S. 995 / H.R.2165, Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025; Issues related to EPA application; Clean Air Act renewable fuel program.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Automotive Industry
$1,421,000
Spent on own lobbying
…e proposals combating catalytic converter theft (H.R. 5221/S.2238, "The Preventing Auto Recycling Theft Act") Legislation affecting alternative fuel vehicles: -H.R. 2165/S. 995, "The Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025" -H.R. 346/S. 996, "The Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act" -H.R. 2814/S.711, "The Transport…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$70,000
Spent on own lobbying
…States to use new motor vehicle emission and new motor vehicle engine emissions standards identical to standards adopted in California, and for other purposes; HR 2165 Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act; HR 346 Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act; S 990 Freedom to Haul Act; HR 2288 To nullify the final rule o…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SMALL TRUCKING COMPANIES · lobbying firm or registrant: ELITE STRATEGIC SERVICES
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 14, 2026 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$22,000
Paid to lobbying firm
H.R. 346/S. 996 (Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act) H.R. 2165 (Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act) Guidance regarding Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles Phase 3 (GHG3) final rule and the…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: Automotive Industry
$1,608,000
Spent on own lobbying
…e proposals combating catalytic converter theft (H.R. 5221/S.2238, "The Preventing Auto Recycling Theft Act") Legislation affecting alternative fuel vehicles: -H.R. 2165/S. 995, "The Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025" -H.R. 346/S. 996, "The Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act" -H.R. 2814/S.711, "The Transport…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
KOCH GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: KOCH GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$2,310,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025; S. 996, / H.R. 346, Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act of 2025; S. 1072, Stop CARB Act of 2025; S. 995 / H.R.2165, Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$80,000
Spent on own lobbying
…States to use new motor vehicle emission and new motor vehicle engine emissions standards identical to standards adopted in California, and for other purposes; HR 2165 Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act; HR 346 Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act; S 990 Freedom to Haul Act; HR 2288 To nullify the final rule o…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SMALL TRUCKING COMPANIES · lobbying firm or registrant: ELITE STRATEGIC SERVICES
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 6, 2025 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$22,000
Paid to lobbying firm
H.R. 346/S. 996 (Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act) H.R. 2165 (Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act) Guidance regarding Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles Phase 3 (GHG3) final rule and the…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 21, 2025 · issue area: Automotive Industry
$1,322,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Legislative proposals combating catalytic converter theft (S.2238, "The Preventing Auto Recycling Theft Act") Legislation affecting alternative fuel vehicles: -H.R. 2165/S. 995, "The Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025" -H.R. 346/S. 996, "The Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act" -H.R. 2814/S.711, "The Transport…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 21, 2025 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$560,000
Spent on own lobbying
…States to use new motor vehicle emission and new motor vehicle engine emissions standards identical to standards adopted in California, and for other purposes; HR 2165 Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act; HR 346 Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act; S 990 Freedom to Haul Act; HR 2288 To nullify the final rule o…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
KOCH GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: KOCH GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 21, 2025 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$2,300,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025; S. 996, / H.R. 346, Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act of 2025; S. 1072, Stop CARB Act of 2025; S. 995 / H.R.2165, Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 17, 2025 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$340,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 2165; Choice in Automobile Retails Sales Act of 2025 - Provisions related to the negative implications of mandates on the passenger and commercial vehicle segments.…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 17, 2025 · issue area: Energy/Nuclear
$340,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Individual Tax Rates, rejecting Any Corporate Tax Increase, maintaining Tax Simplification, and ending Corporate Welfare from the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA). H.R. 2165; Choice in Automobile Retails Sales Act of 2025 - provisions on the negative implications of mandates on the passenger and commercial vehicle segments. H.J. Re…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SMALL TRUCKING COMPANIES · lobbying firm or registrant: ELITE STRATEGIC SERVICES
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 1, 2025 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
H.R. 346/S. 996 (Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act) H.R. 2165 (Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act)
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
2025 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2025 – Mar 31, 2025) · amended · posted Apr 21, 2025 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$63,000
Spent on own lobbying
…States to use new motor vehicle emission and new motor vehicle engine emissions standards identical to standards adopted in California, and for other purposes; HR 2165 Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act; HR 346 Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act; S 990 Freedom to Haul Act; HR 2288 To nullify the final rule o…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
KOCH GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: KOCH GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC
2025 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2025 – Mar 31, 2025) · posted Apr 21, 2025 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$2,770,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025; S. 996, / H.R. 346, Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act of 2025; S. 1072, Stop CARB Act of 2025; S. 995 / H.R.2165, Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SMALL TRUCKING COMPANIES · lobbying firm or registrant: ELITE STRATEGIC SERVICES
2025 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2025 – Mar 31, 2025) · posted Apr 7, 2025 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
H.R. 346/S. 996 (Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act) H.R. 2165 (Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act)
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing