Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis is among lawmakers in our nation’s capital pushing for passage of the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2021. HR 3281, which Davis says has bipartisan support, would protect motorsports from being subjected to federal EPA rules on emissions.

Davis says the Clean Air Act of 1990 had clear language embedded in it protecting racecars from being subjected to the same regulation as every-day-drivers, but the EPA is attempting to change that. He goes on to say this bill would protect the sport from government overreach.

Davis notes auto racing is a huge part of many local economies and cultures. He says the EPA has been trying to modify that act to apply to vehicles used for professional and amateur motorsports since 2016.