The resolution condemns a recent rule adopted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that rescinds the 2009 greenhouse gas endangerment finding and repeals emission standards for light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles. It highlights the severe impacts of climate change on New Jersey, including rising sea levels and extreme weather events, which threaten the health and welfare of its residents. The resolution emphasizes that greenhouse gas emissions are the primary driver of climate change, with the transportation sector being the largest contributor in the U.S. New Jersey has historically recognized the need to reduce these emissions through various legislative measures.

The resolution argues that the EPA's decision to rescind the endangerment finding lacks legal and scientific support, contradicting the Clean Air Act's provisions that authorize the regulation of air pollutants that may endanger public health. It cites the Supreme Court's affirmation of the EPA's authority to make such findings and criticizes the flawed analysis behind the EPA's recent rule. By eliminating these emission standards, the resolution asserts that the EPA has undermined efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and foster innovation in the automotive industry, ultimately harming both the environment and the people of New Jersey.