A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Restoring Economic Diesel Fuel Act of 2026 aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Specifically, the bill seeks to eliminate penalties related to the sale and use of dyed fuel in taxable use. This is accomplished by striking section 6715 from the code. The changes include conforming and clerical amendments to ensure consistency. These amendments would apply to fuel sold or used after December 31, 2025.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +3
Would business owners be better off under this?
Business owners in the agricultural and transport sectors benefit from reduced penalty risks.
- Scored +3
Would farmers be better off under this?
Farmers benefit from the elimination of penalties associated with the use of dyed fuel for taxable activities.
- Scored +3
Does this cut taxes for small businesses?
The elimination of penalties on dyed fuel reduces the tax burden and regulatory risk for businesses using fuel for taxable purposes.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
The removal of penalties for using dyed fuel may inadvertently encourage the use of non-taxed fuel in ways that bypass environmental tracking.
- Scored -2
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
Eliminating penalties related to dyed fuel usage may weaken the enforcement of fuel-use regulations intended for environmental oversight.
- Scored -1
Does this give the federal government more power?
By striking a section of the Internal Revenue Code, the bill reduces the federal government's punitive regulatory authority.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Elimination of Penalties: The bill would remove penalties for the sale and use of dyed fuel in taxable use by striking section 6715 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (Section 2(a)). This change would eliminate specific penalties currently tied to these fuel transactions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned: The provided text does not list any negative consequences or burdens resulting from the proposed changes.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Business owners in the agricultural and transport sectors benefit from reduced penalty risks. Would farmers be better off under this? — Farmers benefit from the elimination of penalties associated with the use of dyed fuel for taxable activities. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill provides economic relief to rural-based industries such as agriculture and regional transport.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Small businesses in agriculture and transport stand to benefit from the removal of penalties regarding dyed fuel usage. Does this cut taxes for small businesses? — The elimination of penalties on dyed fuel reduces the tax burden and regulatory risk for businesses using fuel for taxable purposes. Is this likely to grow the economy? — By removing fuel use penalties, the bill may provide slight relief to the transport and agricultural sectors, stimulating minor economic activity.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill provides relief to agricultural and rural-based transportation sectors by removing fuel penalties. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Eliminating penalties related to dyed fuel usage may weaken the enforcement of fuel-use regulations intended for environmental oversight. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The removal of penalties for using dyed fuel may inadvertently encourage the use of non-taxed fuel in ways that bypass environmental tracking.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The bill removes the threat of specific penalties, providing more legal certainty for fuel users. Does this give the federal government more power? — By striking a section of the Internal Revenue Code, the bill reduces the federal government's punitive regulatory authority.
- 8/13/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House