Options, not mandates, bring the best outcomes

Poorly considered policy driven by ideological agendas can have devastating consequences for Americans, bringing the greatest harm to those with the least recourse when good intentions go awry. There’s always room for improvement in federal policy. However, damage is often avoidable if decision-makers simply take the time to consider the impact of their decisions upon Americans and the variety of their needs and lifestyles across our country.

This week, the House considered legislation to address efforts by California and nine other states to ban the sale of gas-powered cars. In August 2022, C...