Bill · H.R. 10589· House(119-HR-10589)
Consumer Fuel Costs Relief Act
- Introduced
- 9/24/2026
- Last activity
- 9/24/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Chris Pappas
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Consumer Fuel Costs Relief Act. It provides a tax holiday for motor and aviation fuels by setting certain tax rates to zero. This tax holiday applies to taxable fuel removed, entered, or sold on or after the date of enactment and before October 1, 2027. The bill requires the Secretary of the Treasury to transfer amounts from the general fund to the Highway Trust Fund and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund to make up for the reduction in amounts credited. It is the policy of Congress 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 14
Is this likely to lower the price at the pump?+7
The legislation temporarily eliminates fuel taxes to lower prices for consumers at the pump.
Does this cut taxes for middle-income families?+6
The bill provides a temporary tax holiday for motor and aviation fuels, lowering costs for drivers and travelers.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+6
The bill directs federal agencies to monitor markets and prevent price gouging to ensure savings reach consumers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Under Section 2(a), the bill sets the rates of tax on motor and aviation fuels to zero and stops the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund financing rate from applying until October 1, 2027. This provision might be considered positive because it removes these specific taxes for consumers and fuel buyers during the tax holiday period.
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Under Section 2(c)(1), Congress states its policy that consumers should immediately receive the benefit of the tax reductions, and that fuel producers and dealers must reduce their prices to reflect this. This might be considered positive because it aims to ensure everyday people actually see lower prices at the pump or in travel costs.
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Under Section 2(c)(2), the Secretary of the Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission are directed to use their authorities to ensure consumers get the tax reduction benefits and to monitor markets to prevent price gouging. This might be considered positive because it provides oversight to hold companies accountable so they do not cheat the public out of the savings.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that outline negative 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 Business Owners+5Good For Farmers+5Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Middle Aged+4Good For Seniors+4Good For Urban Residents+4Good For Young Adults+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+6Reduces Middle Class Taxes+6Reduces Small Business Taxes+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Gas Prices+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- 9/24/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 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.