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
This bill is known as the Giving Americans Savings Act of 2026 or the GAS Act of 2026. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 22, 2026. The legislation amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a new retail motor fuel credit. Under this bill, individuals can claim a tax credit for their qualified motor vehicle fuel expenses. These expenses include money spent on gasoline or diesel fuel for personal use in a motor vehicle, as well as costs to recharge an electric motor vehicle for personal use. The changes made by this section apply to amounts paid or incurred after December 31, 2026.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +6
Does this cut taxes for middle-income families?
The bill creates a new retail motor fuel tax credit for individuals, reducing overall tax burdens for middle-class vehicle owners.
- Scored +5
Would middle-income households be better off under this?
Middle-class households face significant daily driving expenses and will see direct tax savings from the fuel credit.
- Scored +4
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Young adults who commute and own vehicles will benefit directly from personal fuel expense tax credits.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?
Creating a new refundable individual tax credit will reduce federal revenue and potentially increase the national deficit.
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The implementation of a new tax credit functions as outlays through the tax code, increasing overall federal fiscal commitments.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Tax Relief for Fuel Purchases: Section 2 introduces section 36C, which allows individuals to claim a tax credit equal to their qualified motor vehicle fuel expenses for the taxable year. This could benefit everyday people by lowering their tax burden based on what they spend on fuel.
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Support for Electric Vehicle Owners: Section 2 defines qualified motor vehicle fuel expenses to include the cost to recharge an electric motor vehicle for personal use under subsection (b). This ensures that people who drive electric vehicles can also benefit from the tax credit alongside drivers of gasoline and diesel vehicles.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Denial of Double Benefits: Section 2 outlines subsection (c), which states that no credit or deduction shall be allowed under any other provision of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for any expense taken into account for this credit. This means individuals cannot "double dip" by claiming other tax breaks for the exact same fuel or recharging expenses.
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 middle-income households be better off under this? — Middle-class households face significant daily driving expenses and will see direct tax savings from the fuel credit. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Low-income households that incur motor vehicle fuel expenses can lower their annual tax liability through the new credit. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Middle-aged workers who drive personal motor vehicles will receive tax relief on gasoline, diesel, or EV recharging costs. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Senior citizens who drive personal vehicles will be eligible to claim the retail motor fuel tax credit. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Young adults who commute and own vehicles will benefit directly from personal fuel expense tax credits. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Veterans who own and operate personal motor vehicles will benefit from the retail motor fuel tax credit.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Is this likely to lower the price at the pump? — The tax credit directly offsets the out-of-pocket costs consumers pay for gasoline and diesel fuel. Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The bill includes personal electric vehicle recharging costs in its retail motor fuel tax credit, supporting EV adoption.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Providing a tax credit for personal fuel and electric vehicle recharging expenses offers modest financial relief to low-income households.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — The bill creates a new retail motor fuel tax credit for individuals, reducing overall tax burdens for middle-class vehicle owners. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — Creating a new refundable individual tax credit will reduce federal revenue and potentially increase the national deficit. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The implementation of a new tax credit functions as outlays through the tax code, increasing overall federal fiscal commitments.
- 10/22/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House