Bills · HR 1253
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1253Taxation
Fair SHARE Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 12· LAST ACTION FEB 12
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it introduces a new way to fund America's roads and highways, particularly as more people switch to electric vehicles. Currently, gasoline cars contribute to road funding through a federal gas tax, but electric vehicles do not pay this tax because they don't use gasoline.
If this bill passes, it would ensure that electric vehicle owners contribute directly to the federal fund that maintains roads, potentially providing a more stable and growing source of revenue for infrastructure projects. If it doesn't pass, the Highway Trust Fund may continue to face funding challenges as gas tax revenue declines with increasing EV adoption, potentially affecting the quality and upkeep of roads across the country. Voters should care because it addresses how infrastructure is paid for and could impact the cost of new electric vehicles.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a $1,000 tax on the sale of each new electric vehicle by the manufacturer, producer, or importer.
This provision creates a new revenue stream for road maintenance, intended to have electric vehicles contribute to the Highway Trust Fund.
PROVISION 02
Imposes a $550 tax on the sale of each battery module weighing over 1,000 pounds that is intended for use in an electric vehicle.
This targets a specific component of heavy electric vehicles, ensuring larger, potentially heavier vehicles contribute to road wear funding.
PROVISION 03
Directs all revenue generated from these new taxes to the Highway Trust Fund.
This ensures the collected funds are specifically used for infrastructure projects, addressing road and highway maintenance needs.
PROVISION 04
Excludes hybrid vehicles (those with both an internal combustion engine and a rechargeable electric system) from this new electric vehicle tax.
This distinguishes between fully electric vehicles and hybrids, acknowledging that hybrids already contribute to road funding through gasoline taxes.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 12
Introduced in House
FEB 12
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1253
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 12, 2025
Last actionFeb 12, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 12, 2025
House BillHR 1253Taxation
Fair SHARE Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 12, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 12, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
4
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