Bills · HR 3768
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3768Taxation
Gas Prices Relief Act of 2025
INTRO JUN 5· LAST ACTION JUN 5
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because high gas prices are a frequent concern for many voters, impacting household budgets and the cost of goods and services. If this bill becomes law, consumers could see immediate, though likely modest, relief at the pump. This could free up some money for families and potentially reduce operating costs for businesses.
If it doesn't become law, the federal gas tax would continue to be collected as usual. While the bill aims to ensure trust funds are replenished, the transfer of funds from the general treasury raises questions about overall federal budgeting and potential impacts on other government priorities or the national debt. Voters should care about whether this temporary relief is an effective and fiscally responsible way to address gas price concerns.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The federal tax rate on gasoline would be set to zero from the bill's enactment until January 1, 2026.
This is the core action of the bill, directly pausing the federal gas tax to potentially lower prices.
PROVISION 02
The special tax rate for the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund would also not apply during this period.
This ensures the full federal gas tax amount, including the smaller environmental portion, is suspended.
PROVISION 03
The Secretary of the Treasury would transfer money from the general fund to the Highway Trust Fund and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund to make up for lost tax revenue.
This provision aims to prevent the tax holiday from negatively impacting funding for roads, bridges, and environmental cleanup.
PROVISION 04
Congress states its policy is for consumers to immediately receive the benefits of the tax reduction and for fuel producers/dealers to lower prices accordingly.
This highlights the bill's intention to directly help consumers and sets expectations for the industry.
PROVISION 05
The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to use existing legal powers to ensure the tax reduction benefits are passed on to consumers.
This provides a mechanism to enforce the policy that consumers should see lower prices at the pump.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
44
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DEM 1 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 5
Introduced in House
JUN 5
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3768
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 5, 2025
Last actionJun 5, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 5, 2025
House BillHR 3768Taxation
Gas Prices Relief Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUN 5, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 5, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
1
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