hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Temporarily stops federal gas tax to lower prices until 2027.
Rep. Josh Harder (D-CA) and Rep. Kim Schrier (D-WA).
Introduced in the House; referred to committee.
This bill would eliminate the federal gasoline tax from its enactment date until January 1, 2027, aiming to reduce prices at the pump. It also ensures federal trust funds, like the Highway Trust Fund, are still funded by transferring money from the general Treasury. Rep. Harder (D-CA) and Rep. Schrier (D-WA) introduced this bill, which has been sent to the House Ways and Means Committee for review. This means it needs committee approval before a full House vote.
Introduced Apr 29, 2026
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 29, 2026, and immediately referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. For it to become law, it must pass through this committee, be approved by a full vote in the House, then pass the Senate, and finally be signed by the President.
If this bill passes, the federal tax on gasoline would be paused, potentially leading to lower prices when you fill up your tank. The bill also specifies that the federal funds typically collected from this tax, like those for highway projects and cleaning up leaking underground storage tanks, would instead be covered by the general U.S. Treasury, so these programs would continue to be funded. Congress states it is policy that the tax savings should immediately benefit consumers, and the Treasury Secretary is authorized to help ensure this happens.
Supporters Say
Supporters would argue this bill provides immediate financial relief to drivers by lowering fuel costs.
Critics Say
Critics might raise concerns about the national debt or whether savings truly reach consumers.
The primary argument for this bill is that pausing the federal gas tax would provide direct economic relief to American families and businesses by reducing the cost of transportation. While the bill aims to ensure trust funds are protected by general treasury transfers, potential critics might still question the overall fiscal impact of transferring these costs or whether the savings would always be fully passed on to consumers by gas stations and distributors.