He will support temporarily suspending the federal gas and diesel tax through the end of 2026.

Andy Harris · Maryland · Republican

policy impact 0.72 specificity 0.86 extraction confidence 83%

Commitment kind: outcome. Promised action: Support temporarily suspending the federal gas and diesel tax.. Promised outcome: The federal gas and diesel tax is suspended until the end of 2026, lowering fuel costs for drivers and truckers.. Deadline: unknown; not assumed expired. As U.S. Representative for Maryland's 1st District, Harris made the commitment in a September 15, 2026 House press release announcing legislation to suspend the federal gas tax.

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“Families and truckers need some immediate relief from the high cost of fuel to drive to work or haul goods across this country. It’s time right now to temporarily suspend the federal gas and diesel tax until the end of the year. Hardworking American taxpayers deserve that break.”

Harris called for temporarily suspending the federal gas and diesel tax until the end of 2026 to provide fuel-cost relief.

Congressman Harris Introduces Legislation to Suspend Federal Gas Tax | Congressman Andy Harris
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“Families and truckers need some immediate relief from the high cost of fuel to drive to work or haul goods across this country. It’s time right now to temporarily suspend the federal gas and diesel tax until the end of the year.”

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): In the lookback window, Harris publicly supported the policy and announced legislation to suspend the federal gas and diesel tax through the end of 2026.

delivered same_term A for effort

Congressman Harris Introduces Legislation to Suspend Federal Gas Tax | Congressman Andy Harris
primary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 95%

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“Congressman Harris’ bill would suspend these taxes through the end of the year, lowering costs at the pump for families, small businesses, and the trucking industry that keeps America’s supply chains moving.”

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Harris’s office described the bill as suspending the federal gasoline and diesel taxes through year-end, matching the substance of the commitment.

delivered same_term A for effort

Congressman Harris Introduces Legislation to Suspend Federal Gas Tax | Congressman Andy Harris
primary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 94%

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“Harris' legislation would need to pass both chambers of Congress before it could become law.”

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Reporting confirms the proposal was not enacted at publication time, but the claim is framed as support rather than enactment.

delivered same_term A for effort

Maryland Rep. Andy Harris proposes suspending federal gas tax through end of year - CBS Baltimore
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