H.R. 10392, Temporary Fuel Tax Holiday with Pass-Through Mandate. Quorum's AI analysis reads it as a trade-off: gains for some, costs for others.
H.R. 10392 · Mixed
What it does
This bill suspends federal fuel taxes (gasoline and diesel) from enactment through December 31, 2026, setting the tax rate to zero. It declares that fuel producers and dealers must pass the full tax savings to consumers immediately, and authorizes the Treasury Secretary to impose monetary penalties on those who fail to do so.
The analysis names petroleum refiners and distributors (immediate tax savings) — and 2 more groups — among the beneficiaries.
The trade-off
The bill does not appropriate funds to enforce the pass-through mandate or establish a private right of action for consumers—Treasury enforcement discretion is the only lever, and litigation against fuel dealers for non-compliance may be slow and costly.
Transparency scores 75%, with a medium warning level and no provisions unrelated to the bill's subject.
Who is behind it
Filed by Andy Harris. Cosponsored by Clay Higgins and Randy Fine.
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