he is introducing legislation to suspend the federal gas tax for 18 months
Van Drew will introduce legislation to suspend the federal fuel tax for 18 months, with the taxes phasing back in gradually afterward.
Occurrences
Congressman Van Drew Introduces Bill to Suspend Federal Gas Tax ... Congressman Van Drew announced he is introducing legislation to suspend the federal gas tax for 18 months to lower costs for American families. The bill would eliminate the current federal fuel taxes, including 18.3 cents per gallon on gasoline, 24.3 cents per gallon on diesel fuel and kerosene, and 19.3 cents per gallon on aviation gasoline. After 18 months, the...
Evidence
The press release says Van Drew is introducing legislation to suspend the federal gas tax for 18 months and that after 18 months the taxes would gradually phase back in.
Assessments
Van Drew introduced legislation matching the promise to suspend the federal gas tax for 18 months with a gradual phase-in afterward, as shown in the official May 11, 2026 press release. The core promised action was completed in office, so this counts as delivered.
The promise was to introduce legislation suspending the federal fuel tax for 18 months with a gradual phase-back. The provided official congressional press release states that Van Drew introduced legislation on May 11, 2026 matching those terms. Because the promised action was introduction of legislation, not enactment, this counts as delivered in the same federal term. No separate effort badge is needed because the outcome itself was delivered.