Transportation Fuels Fee in Limbo in Senate Climate Bill

As AGC and other stakeholders place a full court press on the U.S. Senate to include any revenue from additional fees on transportation motor fuels into the Highway Trust Fund, the Senators drafting the bill seem to be backing away from any fees that could be viewed as a gas tax.  The bill is tentatively set to be introduced Monday, April 26, and among other controversial issues yet to be resolved is a so-called "linked-fee" on motor fuels.  This fee would likely increase the federal gas tax by approximately 15 cents per gallon without dedicating the revenues from the fee to the Highway Trust Fund.  AGC continues to work with key Senators to gain support for dedicating any revenues from an increased fee on motor fuels to the Highway Trust Fund.  Use AGC's Legislative Action Center to communicate on this issue with your Senators.