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S3863Referred to Committee

Pay Less at the Pump Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-12
Introduced
9
Cosponsors
S
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Type

Sponsor

John Barrasso
John Barrasso
Republican · WY · Senator
Votes with party: 75.6% (854 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/B001261

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (9)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Cynthia M. Lummis (R-WY)Original· 2026-02-12
  • James E. Risch (R-ID)Original· 2026-02-12
  • James Lankford (R-OK)Original· 2026-02-12
  • John Cornyn (R-TX)Original· 2026-02-12
  • John Hoeven (R-ND)Original· 2026-02-12
  • John Kennedy (R-LA)Original· 2026-02-12
  • Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)Original· 2026-02-12
  • Mike Lee (R-UT)Original· 2026-02-12
  • Tom Cotton (R-AR)Original· 2026-02-12

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S611)

2026-02-12

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely reduce federal taxes or fees on gasoline and diesel fuel to lower prices at the pump for drivers and businesses that rely on fuel. The exact mechanism isn't clear from the title alone, but it could involve cutting the federal gas tax, providing tax credits to consumers, or adjusting how fuel is taxed. The changes would affect everyday drivers, trucking companies, and other industries dependent on fuel costs.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Taxation
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