A bill from an independent
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Gas Tax Reduction Act," aims to amend title 23 of the United States Code. It introduces a mechanism to withhold federal funds from specific states. The withholding applies to 8 percent of the amounts required to be apportioned to a state under section 104(b). This action occurs if the state's gasoline tax reaches or exceeds $0.50 per gallon. The rule begins on the first day of the fiscal year following the first fiscal year after the act's enactment.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +2
Is this likely to lower the price at the pump?
The bill creates a financial incentive for states to keep gasoline taxes below $0.50 per gallon, which may lead to lower prices at the pump.
- Scored +1
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill may lower gasoline costs for low-income households by pressuring states to keep taxes low.
- Scored +1
Would middle-income households be better off under this?
The bill may result in lower gasoline prices for middle-income families through state tax suppression.
The opposite
- Scored -4
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The bill limits state autonomy by penalizing them for setting their own gasoline tax rates.
- Scored -3
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?
The withholding of federal funds may reduce the amount of money available for state-level road and bridge infrastructure projects.
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill reduces the amount of federal funds distributed to states by withholding 8 percent of certain apportionments.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Financial Pressure on States: By threatening to withhold 8 percent of funds apportioned under section 104(b), the bill creates a financial incentive for states to manage their gasoline taxes. This is found in Sec. 2(a).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Reduction in Federal Funding for States: States that have a gasoline tax equal to or greater than $0.50 per gallon will face a withholding of 8 percent of the amount required to be apportioned under section 104(b) of title 23. This is found in Sec. 2(a).
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.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill limits state autonomy by penalizing them for setting their own gasoline tax rates.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill may lower gasoline costs for low-income households by pressuring states to keep taxes low. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill may result in lower gasoline prices for middle-income families through state tax suppression. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Lower gasoline taxes may benefit rural residents who rely heavily on driving.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill reduces the amount of federal funds distributed to states by withholding 8 percent of certain apportionments.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Is this likely to lower the price at the pump? — The bill creates a financial incentive for states to keep gasoline taxes below $0.50 per gallon, which may lead to lower prices at the pump. Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The withholding of federal funds may reduce the amount of money available for state-level road and bridge infrastructure projects.
- 4/13/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House