We cannot wait for this war to end until we deliver relief to the American people. Let's do it now and pass my legislation.
Pass legislation to lower gas prices.
Occurrences
Let's do it now and pass my legislation.
his push to lower gas prices through that bill
H.R. 8600 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily suspend certain fuel excise taxes for fuel separated during periods in which the national average price of gasoline exceeds $3.99 per gallon, and to prohibit certain credits or deductions for oil and gas companies during such periods.
Evidence
GovInfo records that Rep. Brendan F. Boyle introduced H.R. 8600 on April 30, 2026, and that it was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. The bill would temporarily suspend certain fuel excise taxes when gasoline exceeds $3.99 per gallon and offset the lost revenue by ending selected oil and gas tax benefits.
Boyle's official website lists a May 11, 2026 press release titled 'Boyle Statement on Trump’s Support for Suspending Gas Tax' and identifies Boyle as the author of the Gas Price Relief Act. The page also still promotes the April 14, 2026 announcement of the Gas Price Relief Act and its stated goal of lowering gas prices.
Assessments
Boyle materially attempted to fulfill the promise by introducing H.R. 8600, the Gas Price Relief Act, in the 119th Congress and continuing to publicly advocate for it in 2026. However, the evidence shows the bill was only referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means and does not show enactment or implementation of legislation lowering gas prices. Because the promised outcome was passage of legislation, advocacy and bill introduction are not enough for delivery, but they do justify an effort badge.