Washington, Sept. 28 -- Congresswoman Debbie Dingell issued the following press release:

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) released the following statement in the wake of the Trump Administration's decision to lower fuel economy standards in internal combustion engine-powered cars:

"Today's decision risks putting the American automotive industry at a competitive disadvantage while the rest of the world races ahead, and it also ignores the more pressing issue working men and women are facing right now with the cost-of-living crisis and the rising price of gas. Americans should have the freedom to choose the vehicle that works best for them, whether that's electric, hybrid, or an internal combustion engine. But consumer choice an...