2023-07-252023-07-252012-08-10https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14300/1009The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform investigated the Obama Administration's approach to fuel economy standards for automobiles, particularly in the wake of the bailout and government control of General Motors and Chrysler. The report contends that the administration engaged in a politically motivated negotiation and excluded federal agencies, notably the National Highway Safety Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The report argues this approach favored environmental extremists, bypassed the balanced regulatory approach, and prioritized ideology over science, potentially impacting consumer choice, vehicle safety, and affordability.46 pagesenStaff ReportsHouse Majority Staff Report8: Energy806: Alternative and Renewable Energy112Yes