BREAKING NEWS
SEMA Launches Effort Focusing on November Elections, EV Mandates
Driving Force Action (DFA) is ramping up efforts to counter President Biden's electric vehicle (EV) mandates by focusing on key battleground states in November's upcoming high-stakes elections. A project of SEMA, DFA's mission is to engage voters nationwide to elevate the issue of EV mandates and support candidates who believe in the freedom of choice for American car buyers rather than federal government imposition.
A significant victory for DFA came recently when Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that the state would no longer follow California's EV mandate, which would have required all new cars sold in Virginia to be fully electric by 2035. This announcement came after a year-long campaign by DFA to roll back the EV mandate in Virginia.
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LAW & ORDER
SEMA Leaders Engage With Lawmakers, Advocate for Pro-Automotive Policies at SEMA Pennsylvania Rally
Earlier this month, SEMA's Washington, D.C., office organized the SEMA/PRI Pennsylvania Rally at the state capitol in Harrisburg, bringing together automotive leaders to engage with lawmakers and advocate for industry-supportive policies.
Participants tackled several vital legislative issues during their discussions with state lawmakers, and Pennsylvania's historical alignment with California's motor-vehicle emissions laws was a significant focus. Attendees strongly advocated for the state to maintain its current stance of not adopting California's 2035 ban on new internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered vehicles. Other critical topics included the corporate net income tax rate and net operating losses for small businesses.
