A Democratic bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 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, titled the "Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026," aims to provide a gasoline tax holiday. It sets the tax rate for gasoline to zero starting from the date of enactment until January 1, 2027. Additionally, it stops the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund financing rate from applying to that gasoline. To prevent funding shortages, the Secretary of the Treasury will transfer money from the general fund to the Highway Trust Fund and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund. Congress intends for these tax reductions to result in lower fuel prices for consumers.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +8
Is this likely to lower the price at the pump?
The bill eliminates the federal gasoline tax to directly lower prices at the pump.
- Scored +6
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Lower gasoline prices provide significant relief to low-income households by reducing a major daily expense.
- Scored +6
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
Rural residents typically drive longer distances and benefit more significantly from lower fuel prices.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill requires transfers from the general fund to trust funds to compensate for lost tax revenue.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Lower Gasoline Costs: The bill sets the tax rate under section 4081(a)(2)(A)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to zero (Section 2(a)(1)), which is intended to help consumers immediately receive the benefit of reduced taxes (Section 2(c)(1)(A)).
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Price Reductions at the Pump: The policy of Congress is that fuel producers and dealers take necessary actions to reduce transportation motor fuel prices to reflect the tax reduction (Section 2(c)(1)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text of the bill.
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 households on low incomes be better off under this? — Lower gasoline prices provide significant relief to low-income households by reducing a major daily expense. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Rural residents typically drive longer distances and benefit more significantly from lower fuel prices. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The removal of the gasoline tax increases the disposable income of middle-class families. Would business owners be better off under this? — Reduced fuel costs can lower overhead and transportation expenses for business owners. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Reduced fuel costs increase discretionary income for younger adults who often face higher transportation expenses.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Is this likely to lower the price at the pump? — The bill eliminates the federal gasoline tax to directly lower prices at the pump. Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The bill maintains funding for the Highway Trust Fund through transfers from the general fund.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — The bill eliminates the gasoline tax, which provides direct relief to middle-income households through lower fuel costs. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Lower fuel prices can reduce transportation and operational costs for small businesses. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill requires transfers from the general fund to trust funds to compensate for lost tax revenue.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Lowering gasoline taxes provides immediate economic relief to households by reducing essential living expenses.
- 5/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/29/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 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.
Kim SchrierDemocrat · Washington
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia