HR1440-118

Introduced

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on heavy trucks and trailers, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Mar 8, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill repeals findings Congress finds that— the 12-percent Federal retail excise tax on certain new heavy trucks, tractors, and trailers, coupled with new regulatory mandates, significantly increases the cost of new and requires repeal of excise tax on heavy trucks and trailers Chapter 31 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subchapter C (and by striking the item relating to such subchapter from the table. It relies on tax rate changes, definition changes, compliance mandates, and exemptions. The main policy areas are Energy, Environment, Oil & Gas, and Agriculture.

Who Benefits and How

Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Transportation operators and users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Repeals findings Congress finds that— the 12-percent Federal retail excise tax on certain new heavy trucks, tractors, and trailers, coupled with new regulatory mandates, significantly increases the cost of new...
  • Requires repeal of excise tax on heavy trucks and trailers Chapter 31 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subchapter C (and by striking the item relating to such subchapter from the table...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill repeals findings Congress finds that— the 12-percent Federal retail excise tax on certain new heavy trucks, tractors, and trailers, coupled with new regulatory mandates, significantly increases the cost of new and requires repeal of excise tax on heavy trucks and trailers Chapter 31 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subchapter C (and by striking the item relating to such subchapter from the table.

Key Policy Areas

Energy, Environment, Oil & Gas, Agriculture

Primary Purpose

The bill repeals findings Congress finds that— the 12-percent Federal retail excise tax on certain new heavy trucks, tractors, and trailers, coupled with new regulatory mandates, significantly increases the cost of new and requires repeal of excise tax on heavy trucks and trailers Chapter 31 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subchapter C (and by striking the item relating to such subchapter from the table.

Policy Domains

Energy Environment Oil & Gas Agriculture

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
  • Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
  • Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill
  • Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
  • Electric utilities and power customers affected by the bill
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Transportation operators and users affected by the bill:
Electric utilities and power customers affected by the bill:
Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill:
Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill:
Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill:
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
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Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause:

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Mar 8, 2023

Mr. LaMalfa (for himself, Mr. Pappas, Mr. LaHood, and Mr. …

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Domains
Energy Environment Oil & Gas Agriculture

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