Bill · H.R. 8795· House(119-HR-8795)
American Families Gas Tax Relief Act
- Introduced
- 5/13/2026
- Last activity
- 5/13/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Anna Paulina Luna
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "American Families Gas Tax Relief Act," aims to provide a fuel tax holiday. It reduces the tax rates for gasoline, diesel fuel, and kerosene to zero for a specific period. This holiday begins on the date the act is enacted and lasts for 120 days. The President has the authority to extend this period by an additional 90 days if economic conditions warrant it. The bill also includes instructions for transferring funds to specific trust funds to account for the reduction in tax credits.
Yes· 3 of 8
Is this likely to lower the price at the pump?+7
The bill explicitly reduces the tax rate on gasoline, diesel, and kerosene to zero to lower prices at the pump.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
Lower fuel prices provide immediate relief to households with limited disposable income.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+5
The reduction in fuel taxes provides direct financial relief to middle-income families.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Tax Relief on Fuel: The tax rates for gasoline (excluding aviation gasoline), diesel fuel, and kerosene will be reduced to zero (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Price Reductions: It is the policy of Congress that consumers receive the benefit of the tax reduction immediately through reduced transportation motor fuels prices (Section 2(c)(1)).
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Price Enforcement: The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to use all applicable authorities to ensure that consumers actually receive the benefit of the tax reduction (Section 2(c)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Exclusion of Aviation Gasoline: The tax reduction does not apply to aviation gasoline (Section 2(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Rural Residents+4
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Middle Class Taxes+5Improves Small Business Support+3Reduces Inflation+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Gas Prices+7Improves Roads And Bridges+2
- 5/13/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House