Suspend the federal gas tax through the end of 2026, until January 1, 2027, to lower gas prices.

Josh Harder · California · Democratic

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Harder announces new legislation to immediately lower gas prices through the end of the year by suspending the federal gas tax.

Harder says he will suspend the federal gas tax through the end of the year to lower gas prices.

Press Releases | Representative Josh Harder
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Harder announced new legislation to immediately lower gas prices through the end of the year by suspending the federal gas tax.

Harder announced legislation to suspend the federal gas tax through year-end.

Press Releases | Representative Josh Harder
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Evidence

Rep. Josh Harder announced new legislation to immediately lower gas prices through the end of the year by suspending the federal gas tax. Harder said the Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026 would cut nearly 20 cents per gallon until January 1, 2027.

Harder publicly introduced and described the promised gas-tax suspension bill, with the end date matching the commitment. This is concrete introduction effort, but not enactment.

partial same_term A for effort

GAS PRICES: On Day 60 of Iran War, Harder Announces Gas Tax Suspension Bill to Lower Prices through End of Year | Representative Josh Harder
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The GovInfo bill record states that Mr. Harder of California introduced H.R. 8572, titled the Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026, and that it was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill's short title and full title indicate a gasoline tax holiday.

Official congressional record confirms introduction and committee referral, but no later House or Senate action in the available record. The promise remains unresolved and not delivered.

unresolved same_term A for effort

H.R. 8572 (IH) - Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026 - BILLS-119hr8572ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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Rep. Eugene Vindman said he cosponsored the Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026 (H.R. 8572), which would pause the gas tax until January 1, 2027.

A later official member statement shows the bill was still being actively supported in May 2026, but it does not show passage or implementation.

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Vindman Leads on Policy Lowering Gas Prices, Supports Diesel and Gas Taxes Pause  | Representative Eugene Vindman
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Assessments

never unknown A for effort

Harder introduced the Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026, which matched the promise by suspending the federal gas tax until January 1, 2027, and the bill was referred to committee. But the available record shows no House passage, Senate action, or enactment, so the promised outcome was not delivered despite a serious legislative attempt.

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unresolved same_term A for effort

Harder introduced H.R. 8572, the Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026, to suspend the federal gasoline tax until January 1, 2027, matching the promised policy and timing. However, the record only shows introduction, cosponsorship activity, and referral to the House Ways and Means Committee; there is no evidence that the federal gas tax suspension has passed or taken effect. Because the promised deadline is still in the future and Harder remains in office, the outcome is pending rather than failed.

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