EASE Act

This bill would let the President declare a national emergency that disrupts fuel supply or raises fuel prices, and then set the federal gas and diesel tax to zero for 60 days. The President could extend the suspension to 120 days by notifying Congress in writing at least 15 days before the 60-day period ends. Only one suspension period would be allowed per national emergency, and the authority would end for fuel sold after December 31, 2028. The Treasury would move money from the general fund to the Highway Trust Fund and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund to replace the tax revenue those funds would lose.

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Sponsors

• Russell Fry Republican sponsor
• 1 cosponsors