H.R. 10668, Emergency Gas Tax Suspension Authority. Quorum's AI analysis reads it as a trade-off: gains for some, costs for others.
H.R. 10668 · Mixed
What it does
This bill authorizes the President to temporarily suspend the federal gas tax (18.4 cents per gallon) for up to 60 days during a declared national emergency involving fuel supply disruption or price spikes, extendable to 120 days. The bill compensates the Highway Trust Fund and Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund for lost tax revenue by transferring general-fund money, ensuring road and environmental programs are not defunded. The authority expires December 31, 2028.
The analysis names consumers (temporary reduction in fuel costs) — and 1 more group — among the beneficiaries.
The trade-off
Presidential emergency declaration is self-judging and not subject to congressional veto before suspension takes effect; Congress receives notice only after the fact or during extension consideration.
Transparency scores 85%, with a medium warning level and no provisions unrelated to the bill's subject.
Who is behind it
Filed by Russell Fry. Cosponsored by Joe Wilson.
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