WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 17, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, issued a statement following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) elimination of the 2009 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Endangerment Finding, which restricted the production of gas-powered motor vehicles and limited consumer choice. The new rule rescinds the 2009 finding and prevents any subsequent federal GHG vehicle emission standards from being enacted.

“NFIB appreciates the administration’s efforts to reduce regulatory barriers affecting the energy sector,” said Beth Milito, Vice President and Executive Director of NFIB’s Small Business Legal Center. “The repeal of the endangerment finding is expected to significantly change the regulatory landscape, and we hope these changes will reduce energy costs for small businesses. Ensuring a stable and affordable energy supply remains critical for small businesses.”

“This landmark decision from the EPA is a huge win for Main Street,” added Louis Bertolotti, NFIB Principal of Federal Government Relations. “According to the EPA, this will be the largest reduction in red tape in U.S. history, saving taxpayers over $1 trillion while cutting the cost of new vehicles. Small businesses across the country can finally breathe a sigh of relief.”

The NFIB Small Business Legal Center protects the rights of small business owners in the nation’s courts. NFIB is currently active in more than 40 cases in federal and state courts across the country and in the U.S. Supreme Court.