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H.R. 3457 (104th)

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to suspend the 4.3-cent general revenue portion of the fuel excise taxes.

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Introduced

15 May 1996

Last action

22 May 1996 · Committee

Status

Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

Sponsors

Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Collins, Mac [R-GA-3], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Gibbons, Sam [D-FL-11], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12]

Subjects

Defence, Taxation, Aviation, Budget

Source updated

6 June 2025

Defence · Taxation · Aviation · Budget

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Summary

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to reduce, from the date of enactment of this Act until January 1, 1997, the rates of tax on gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel, fuel used on inland waterways, special motor fuels, and certain methanol or ethanol fuels. Prohibits the imposition of tax on compressed natural gas during that period. Reduces, for taxes imposed during that period, the rates regarding: (1) certain aviation fuel; (2) gasoline used in trains and certain buses and diesel fuel used in trains; and (3) alcohol fuels in provisions defining the Highway Trust Fund financing rate. Provides for the treatment of floor stocks. Provides for the reimposition of the tax if the reduction is not passed on to the consumer. Directs the Secretary of Defense to: (1) cancel budget authority in current defense procurement accounts as necessary to achieve a reduction of $2.9 billion in Department of Defense outlays; and (2) report to the Congress on the programs, projects, and activities from which cancellations are made.

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Timeline

  1. 15 May 1996

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on National Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 May 1996

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on National Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 May 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 May 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 22 May 1996

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

    Source: Committee

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