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HR8116FEDERALFederal Billin committee

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Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2022

Last action · June 16, 2022: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.Sponsor: Doug LaMalfa

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill proposes to eliminate the 12-percent currently applied to the purchase of new heavy-duty trucks, tractors, and trailers. By removing this tax, the legislation aims to lower the purchase price of newer, more fuel-efficient, and safer vehicles to encourage fleet modernization.

Why it matters

If passed, this bill would reduce the upfront cost of new heavy-duty vehicles by an estimated $12,000 to $22,000 per unit, directly impacting the capital expenditure decisions of trucking companies and independent owner-operators.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Trucking companies

These entities would see a reduction in the purchase price of new heavy-duty vehicles.

Directly affected

Heavy-duty truck manufacturers

These companies would no longer be required to collect and remit the 12-percent federal excise tax on new vehicle sales.

Directly affected

Highway Trust Fund

This fund would lose the revenue stream previously generated by the federal retail excise tax on heavy trucks.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much would this save on a new truck purchase?

The bill states that the current 12-percent tax adds between $12,000 and $22,000 to the cost of a new heavy truck, tractor, or trailer.

Does this bill affect all tires?

No, it clarifies definitions for tires used on highway vehicles and maintains an exception for tires used exclusively on .

When would this tax repeal take effect?

The amendments apply to sales and installations on or after June 16, 2022.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.Jun 16, 2022

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Shift in Highway Funding

The bill explicitly acknowledges that the excise tax is an inconsistent revenue source for the Highway Trust Fund and suggests Congress should find a more reliable mechanism.

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