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Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4032| Senate 
| Updated: 3/9/2026
Mark Kelly

Mark Kelly

Democratic Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation establishes a temporary federal gasoline tax holiday, setting the tax rate to zero for gasoline sold from its enactment until October 1, 2026, and simultaneously suspending the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund financing rate. The primary goal is to reduce fuel costs for consumers during this period. To prevent financial shortfalls for infrastructure, the bill mandates that the Secretary of the Treasury transfer funds from the General Fund to both the Highway Trust Fund and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund . These transfers will compensate for the revenue lost due to the tax holiday, ensuring the trust funds remain whole. A critical provision emphasizes that consumers must immediately receive the benefit of this tax reduction. The bill directs fuel producers and dealers to lower prices accordingly, and those who fail to pass on the savings will face monetary penalties . The Secretary of the Treasury is explicitly tasked with enforcing this consumer benefit provision using all available authorities.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3986
Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3609
Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022
Jun 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3768
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 9, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3986
    Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3609
    Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022


  • June 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3768
    Introduced in House


  • March 9, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 9, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3768: Gas Prices Relief Act of 2025
  • HR 119-7919: Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026

Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4032| Senate 
| Updated: 3/9/2026
This legislation establishes a temporary federal gasoline tax holiday, setting the tax rate to zero for gasoline sold from its enactment until October 1, 2026, and simultaneously suspending the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund financing rate. The primary goal is to reduce fuel costs for consumers during this period. To prevent financial shortfalls for infrastructure, the bill mandates that the Secretary of the Treasury transfer funds from the General Fund to both the Highway Trust Fund and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund . These transfers will compensate for the revenue lost due to the tax holiday, ensuring the trust funds remain whole. A critical provision emphasizes that consumers must immediately receive the benefit of this tax reduction. The bill directs fuel producers and dealers to lower prices accordingly, and those who fail to pass on the savings will face monetary penalties . The Secretary of the Treasury is explicitly tasked with enforcing this consumer benefit provision using all available authorities.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3986
Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3609
Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022
Jun 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3768
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 9, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3986
    Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3609
    Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022


  • June 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3768
    Introduced in House


  • March 9, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 9, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mark Kelly

Mark Kelly

Democratic Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3768: Gas Prices Relief Act of 2025
  • HR 119-7919: Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted