Temporary Gas Tax Suspension

Summary#

The proposal would amend federal tax law to let the President temporarily suspend the gas tax during certain national emergencies. The available information does not describe which emergencies would qualify or how long a suspension could last.

What it means for you#

If the proposal became law and the President used this authority, the federal gas tax could be temporarily suspended. No publicly available information explains how this would affect the price you pay for fuel.

Expenses#

No publicly available information about the proposal's costs or revenue effects.

Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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