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Bipartisan Policy Center Estimates Revenue Loss from Potential Fuel Tax Suspension

2 reports, 1 independent Updated Oct 7
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What happened

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Donald Trump stated he is considering suspending the federal gas tax. This suspension requires an act of Congress. Earlier, Andy Harris introduced a bill to temporarily suspend federal fuel taxes, but House leadership decided against a vote after Republican conference disagreement.

From dailycaller.com

Why it matters

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Suspending the 18.4-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax and the 24.4-cent diesel tax would impact federal revenue. The Bipartisan Policy Center estimates the revenue loss associated with this potential tax suspension.

From dailycaller.com

Who's involved

  • Donald TrumpPresident who stated he is weighing a suspension of the federal gas tax
  • Andy HarrisRepresentative who introduced a bill to temporarily suspend federal fuel taxes
  • Bipartisan Policy CenterThink tank that estimates the revenue loss from tax suspension

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • CongressSpeculative

    Tax suspension might threaten Highway Trust Fund revenue for infrastructure

  • LouisianaSpeculative

    Revenue loss and fuel cost changes could impact the state's fiscal health

Possible ripples

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