In the coming days, the U.S. Senate will vote on whether to overturn a reckless decision by the EPA that grants California the power to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars and trucks. While I trust Senators Moreno and Husted will stand up for Ohio workers and families, not every lawmaker fully understands what’s at stake—or why states like ours deserve a say in California’s misguided agenda.

Here’s why it matters: California's actions don't just impact its own citizens. California and states allowed to follow its car ban represent 35% of the US auto market, so the ripple effects reach every corner of the country. Ohioans are already fighting back—our legislature passed a bill to block California-style bans here—but if federal regulators allow one state to dictate national policy, the damage will be felt far beyond its borders.

Nowhere will that pain be more acute than in Ohio.

We are the industrial engine of America. From auto plants in Toledo to fuel refineries across the state, our economy is built on manufacturing the vehicles and fuels that keep this country moving. These aren’t faceless operations—they are where our friends, family, and neighbors earn their living. California’s ban isn’t just a threat to environmental policy—it’s a direct attack on American jobs, including thousands right here in Ohio.