Democratic Senators Call For Suspension of Federal Gas Tax

Legislation introduced by Democratic senators would suspend federal gas tax until Jan. 1, 2023, according to statement.

• Bill would require Treasury sec. to monitor program so “oil and gas companies pass along the savings at the pump to consumers”
• Legislation introduced by Democratic Senators Mark Kelly, Maggie Hassan among others
• Link to bill text

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