“Families, commuters, and small businesses across Staten Island, Brooklyn, and America feel the impact of fuel prices every day — whether it’s getting to work, bringing kids to school, making appointments, or keeping our economy moving,” said Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis. “Temporarily suspending the federal gas tax is a commonsense way to provide immediate relief at the pump and put more money back in the pockets of hardworking Americans. While we continue working toward long-term energy independence, we should be using every tool available to lower costs for hardworking Americans now.” “I’ve said from my first moment as Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee that we need to be focused on delivering targeted relief to working families to make it easier for them to put clothes on their backs, food on their tables, and gasoline in their cars,” said Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08). “I appreciate Representative Malliotakis’s leadership in putting forward a thoughtful approach to address the short-term increase in gas prices, which is a significant concern for American families. I’m committed as chairman to delivering additional cost-of-living relief for working families that adds onto the significant relief we provided through the Working Families Tax Cuts.” “The federal gas tax was created to build the Interstate Highway System, and that project is complete. It’s time for Washington to recognize that reality and temporarily suspend the federal gas tax,” said Congressman Max Miller. “This legislation would provide immediate relief at the pump for hardworking Americans while giving the President flexibility to extend the suspension if economic conditions warrant it.” |
