Senator Josh Hawley Proposes Federal Gas Tax Suspension Following Trump's Endorsement
GOP senator introduces bill to suspend gas tax after Trump endorses plan
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Senator Josh Hawley (Republican-Missouri) has introduced legislation to suspend the federal gas tax for 90 days, following President Donald Trump's endorsement of the plan. This comes as gas prices have surged to over $4.52 amid ongoing conflict with Iran, prompting calls for immediate relief for American families.
- 01Senator Josh Hawley introduces a bill to suspend the federal gas tax for 90 days.
- 02The proposed suspension follows President Trump's endorsement of the measure.
- 03Gas prices have risen to over $4.52, largely due to the conflict with Iran.
- 04The bill allows for a potential extension of the suspension for an additional 90 days.
- 05Several states have already suspended their own gas taxes to alleviate financial pressure on drivers.
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Senator Josh Hawley (Republican-Missouri) has introduced the Gas Tax Suspension Act, aiming to suspend the federal gas tax of 18.4 cents per gallon and the diesel tax of 24.4 cents for 90 days. This legislative move follows President Donald Trump's endorsement, who stated that suspending the tax is a 'great idea' to provide immediate relief to American families as gas prices have surged to over $4.52 due to escalating tensions with Iran. The bill includes provisions allowing Trump to extend the suspension for an additional 90 days if deemed necessary. Energy Secretary Chris Wright indicated that the administration is exploring various options to address rising energy costs. Meanwhile, several states, including Georgia, Indiana, and Utah, have already enacted temporary suspensions of their state gas taxes to help drivers cope with high fuel prices.
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If the gas tax is suspended, drivers could save on fuel costs, providing immediate financial relief during a period of high prices.
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