Bill · H.R. 10392· House(119-HR-10392)
To temporarily suspend the imposition of certain fuel taxes.
- Introduced
- 9/15/2026
- Last activity
- 9/15/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Andy Harris
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
H.R. 10392 is a bill introduced in the House to temporarily suspend certain fuel taxes. Specifically, it sets the rate of tax on taxable fuel to zero if the fuel is removed, entered, or sold on or after the enactment date and before December 31, 2026. The bill establishes a congressional policy that transportation motor fuels producers and dealers must pass this tax relief on to consumers by lowering their prices. If these producers and dealers fail to lower their prices to reflect the tax reduction, they face monetary penalties at least equal to the unpassed tax reduction amount. Finally, the bill directs the Secretary of the Treasury to use all applicable authorities to make sure consumers receive the benefit of the tax reduction.
Yes· 3 of 14
Is this likely to lower the price at the pump?+8
Temporarily setting certain fuel tax rates to zero directly aims to lower the price at the pump.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
Rural residents often drive longer distances and will see greater direct savings from lower fuel prices.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The bill protects consumers by penalizing fuel producers and dealers who fail to pass on tax relief.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-3
Suspending certain fuel taxes reduces federal revenue.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 1(a) temporarily sets the tax rate to zero for certain taxable fuel removed, entered, or sold before December 31, 2026, which could lower fuel costs for the people.
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Section 1(b)(1)(A) and Section 1(b)(1)(B) state that it is the policy of Congress for consumers to immediately receive the benefit of the tax reduction and for motor fuel producers and dealers to reduce fuel prices to reflect this reduction.
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Section 1(b)(1)(C) protects consumers by holding producers and dealers accountable with monetary penalties if they fail to lower their prices to reflect the tax reduction.
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Section 1(b)(2) requires the Secretary of the Treasury to use all applicable authorities to ensure that consumers actually receive the benefit of the tax reduction.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions identifying potential negative impacts, consequences, or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Farmers+4Good For Middle Class Households+4Good For Business Owners+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Urban Residents+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For Seniors+2Good For Veterans+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Gas Prices+8
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5Reduces Inflation+4Reduces Government Spending-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 9/15/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Randy FineRepublican · Florida
Clay HigginsRepublican · Louisiana