What does Preamble of Gas Tax Reduction Act do?

This bill proposes to amend title 23 of the United States Code. The bill aims to provide for the withholding of funds due to noncompliance with state gas tax restrictions. The bill has other purposes, though these are not specified in the provided text.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Gas Tax Reduction Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Gas Tax Reduction Act.

What does WITHHOLDING OF FUNDS FOR NONCOMPLIANCE WITH STATE GAS TAX of Gas Tax Reduction Act do?

This section amends Chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, by adding Section 180. Section 180 establishes a process for withholding federal funds from states with gasoline taxes at or above $0.50 per gallon. The Secretary is authorized to withhold 8 percent of apportioned funds under sections 104(b)(1) and 104(b)(2) of title 23. The withholding applies beginning with the first fiscal year following the enactment of this section.

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Gas Tax Reduction Act

Last updated: 4/13/2026 · Introduced: 4/13/2026

Author: Kevin Kiley (I-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill allows the federal government to withhold up to 8% of federal highway funds from states with gasoline taxes exceeding $0.50 per gallon.
The bill establishes a new process under Title 23 of the United States Code for addressing state compliance with gas tax restrictions.
The fund withholding process will begin with the first fiscal year following the bill's enactment.

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