A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Consumer Fuel Costs Relief Act. It provides a tax holiday for motor and aviation fuels by setting certain tax rates to zero. This tax holiday applies to taxable fuel removed, entered, or sold on or after the date of enactment and before October 1, 2027. The bill requires the Secretary of the Treasury to transfer amounts from the general fund to the Highway Trust Fund and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund to make up for the reduction in amounts credited. It is the policy of Congress that consumers should immediately receive the benefit of these tax reductions through lower prices. Finally, the bill directs government agencies to enforce these price reductions and monitor markets to prevent price gouging.
Yes· 3 of 14
- Scored +7
Is this likely to lower the price at the pump?
The legislation temporarily eliminates fuel taxes to lower prices for consumers at the pump.
- Scored +6
Does this cut taxes for middle-income families?
The bill provides a temporary tax holiday for motor and aviation fuels, lowering costs for drivers and travelers.
- Scored +6
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill directs federal agencies to monitor markets and prevent price gouging to ensure savings reach consumers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Under Section 2(a), the bill sets the rates of tax on motor and aviation fuels to zero and stops the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund financing rate from applying until October 1, 2027. This provision might be considered positive because it removes these specific taxes for consumers and fuel buyers during the tax holiday period.
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Under Section 2(c)(1), Congress states its policy that consumers should immediately receive the benefit of the tax reductions, and that fuel producers and dealers must reduce their prices to reflect this. This might be considered positive because it aims to ensure everyday people actually see lower prices at the pump or in travel costs.
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Under Section 2(c)(2), the Secretary of the Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission are directed to use their authorities to ensure consumers get the tax reduction benefits and to monitor markets to prevent price gouging. This might be considered positive because it provides oversight to hold companies accountable so they do not cheat the public out of the savings.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Business owners benefit from lower fuel expenses for transport, logistics, and travel. Would farmers be better off under this? — Farmers save on fuel costs for agricultural vehicles and machinery due to the suspension of motor fuel taxes. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Lower-income households receive relief from high transportation and commuting costs through reduced fuel prices. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Middle-class families save money on everyday driving and travel due to the motor and aviation fuel tax holiday. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Rural residents often depend more heavily on personal vehicles and driving, making lower fuel prices particularly beneficial. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Middle-aged individuals experience reduced transportation and travel costs due to the fuel tax holiday. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Seniors benefit from lower fuel and travel costs during the temporary tax holiday. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Urban residents who commute or use motor vehicles benefit from lower fuel prices. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Young adults who drive or travel frequently benefit from lower motor and aviation fuel prices.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill directs federal agencies to monitor markets and prevent price gouging to ensure savings reach consumers. Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — The bill provides a temporary tax holiday for motor and aviation fuels, lowering costs for drivers and travelers. Does this cut taxes for small businesses? — Small businesses that rely on motor or aviation fuel vehicles benefit from the suspension of fuel taxes.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Is this likely to lower the price at the pump? — The legislation temporarily eliminates fuel taxes to lower prices for consumers at the pump.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates federal oversight and enforcement by the FTC, CFTC, and Treasury to prevent price gouging.
- 9/24/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.