CALSTART Media Contact: Sasha Tenenbaum, stenenbaum@calstart.org, 917-887-0146

Washington, DC — Following the House of Representatives’ passage (215 – 214) of H.R. 1, the House budget reconciliation bill, CALSTART President and CEO John Boesel issued the following statement:

“The passage of this sweeping legislation in the House is a significant setback for America’s clean transportation future and our global competitiveness. By dismantling key pro-manufacturing tax credits this bill jeopardizes more than $200 billion in private investments and threatens automotive related jobs in the United States.

“The tax credits have been instrumental in establishing a robust domestic supply chain, fostering innovation, and positioning the United States as a global leader in clean transportation. Repealing these measures not only undermines our economic growth but needlessly cedes ground to international competitors who are rapidly advancing in this space. This policy U-turn amounts to economic self-sabotage.

“We urge the Senate to reconsider the investment-crushing, job-killing implications of this bill and to prioritize forward-looking policies that support sustainable transportation, job creation, and American industrial leadership.”

About CALSTART

A mission-driven industry organization focused on transportation decarbonization and clean air for all, CALSTART has offices in New York, Michigan, Colorado, California, Florida, and Europe. CALSTART is uniquely positioned to build the national clean transportation industry by working closely with its more than 240 member companies and building on the lessons learned from the major programs it manages for the State of California. CALSTART manages more than $1 billion in vehicle incentive and technical assistance programs in the United States and is leading a global effort to build the zero-emission commercial vehicle market.