A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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 called the Consumer Fuel Costs Relief Act. It temporarily sets the tax rate for motor and aviation fuels to zero. This tax holiday applies to fuels removed, entered, or sold starting from the date of enactment until October 1, 2027. The bill requires the Secretary of the Treasury to transfer money from the general fund to replace the lost revenue for specific trust funds. It also sets a policy 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 17
- Scored +8
Is this likely to lower the price at the pump?
Setting the tax rate for motor and aviation fuels to zero is directly aimed at lowering the price at the pump for consumers.
- Scored +5
Does this cut taxes for middle-income families?
The bill provides a temporary tax holiday for motor and aviation fuels, which lowers tax burdens for consumers.
- Scored +5
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill directs federal agencies like the FTC and CFTC to monitor markets and prevent price gouging to ensure tax savings are passed to consumers.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?
While trust funds are reimbursed from the general fund, temporarily zeroing out fuel taxes alters normal revenue collection mechanisms for transportation infrastructure.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a): This section sets the tax rate to zero for motor and aviation fuels and stops the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund financing rate from applying. This is positive because it could lower the cost of fuels for everyday people.
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Section 2(c)(1): This section states the policy of Congress that consumers should immediately receive the benefit of the tax reductions. It asks producers and dealers to lower their prices to reflect the tax cuts, which directly helps people save money.
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Section 2(c)(2): This section directs the Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to use their powers to ensure consumers get the tax benefits and to prevent price gouging. This provides accountability to make sure companies actually lower their prices for the public.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no explicitly stated negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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 who rely heavily on transportation and motor fuels will experience lower operational costs. Would farmers be better off under this? — Farmers who use significant amounts of motor fuel for operations will benefit from the tax holiday. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Lower fuel and transportation costs provide helpful financial relief to low-income households for whom fuel makes up a larger share of expenses. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Middle-class households benefit directly from reduced prices for motor and aviation fuels. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Rural residents often drive longer distances and will experience meaningful savings from lower motor fuel prices. Would children be better off under this? — Lower fuel costs can marginally reduce general household expenses, benefiting families with children. Would high-income households be better off under this? — High-income households also experience cost savings on motor and aviation fuels. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Middle-aged individuals who commute or purchase fuel regularly will experience immediate savings. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Seniors who travel or rely on motor vehicle transportation will see cost savings from the fuel tax holiday. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Urban residents benefit from lower transportation and transit-related fuel costs passed down through the market. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Young adults who drive or travel frequently benefit from reduced motor and aviation fuel costs.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill directs federal agencies like the FTC and CFTC to monitor markets and prevent price gouging to ensure tax savings are passed to consumers. Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — The bill provides a temporary tax holiday for motor and aviation fuels, which lowers tax burdens for consumers. Is this likely to slow the rise in prices? — Temporarily reducing fuel taxes is intended to lower prices at the pump and for aviation, helping to ease inflationary pressures on consumers. Does this cut taxes for small businesses? — Small businesses that rely on motor and aviation fuels will benefit from the temporary zero tax rate.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Is this likely to lower the price at the pump? — Setting the tax rate for motor and aviation fuels to zero is directly aimed at lowering the price at the pump for consumers. Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — While trust funds are reimbursed from the general fund, temporarily zeroing out fuel taxes alters normal revenue collection mechanisms for transportation infrastructure.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The legislation expands the enforcement role of federal agencies like the Treasury, FTC, and CFTC to monitor markets and penalize non-compliance.
- 9/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Introduced in Senate
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