Sens. Kelly, Hassan introduce bill to lower gas prices

 This new bill would take off 18 cents per gallon federal gas tax for one year and suspend federal gas tax

(KYMA, KECY) — U.S. Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) introduce the 'Gas Prices Relief Act' legislation to lower higher-than-normal gas prices by suspending the federal gas tax for a year.

The bill is backed by Sens. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Jackie Rosen (D-NV).

“Arizonans are paying some of the highest prices for gas we have seen in years and it’s putting a strain on families who need to fill up the tank to get to work and school,“ said Sen. Kelly. “This bill will lower gas prices by suspending the federal gas tax through the end of the year to help Arizona families struggling with high costs for everything from gas to groceries.”

One of the goals from this act is to provide a necessary economic relief to families in Ariz. and across the nation.

“This legislation is about making sure that we get Granite Staters relief at the gas pump. People are feeling a real pinch on everyday goods, and we must do more to help address rising costs, particularly the price of gas,” said Sen. Hassan. “We need to continue to think creatively about how we can find new ways to bring down costs, and this bill would do exactly that, making a tangible difference for workers and families.” 

“This is important legislation that will help us lower costs for Nevada families,” said Sen. Cortez Masto. “I’m committed to finding solutions that bring our families some much-needed relief at the pump and help them get ahead.” 

The Gas Prices Relief Act will lower high gas prices and deliver much-needed economic relief to Americans across the country by: 

The Gas Prices Relief Act will bring down gas prices by:

• Halting the 18.4 cents per gallon federal gas tax until Jan. 1, 2023

• Delivering tax savings to consumers and not oil and gas companies

• Keeping up with the integrity of the Highway Trust Fund

“Whether it’s working to ease supply chain issues, crack down on corporate greed, or cap out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs, I’m committed to lowering rising costs for Georgia families,” said Sen. Reverend Warnock. “Hardworking Georgians being squeezed at the pump understand that every penny counts. I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing the Gas Prices Relief Act to help working and middle class families overcome the economic pressures of the pandemic, and come out on top.”

Find the entire Gas Prices Relief Act here.