Every time Americans fill up at the pump, they pay an additional 18 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24 cents per gallon for Diesel, thanks to the federal gas tax, which first passed Congress in the 1930s. Given that federal and state gas taxes make up around 15% of the total price, President Biden […]
Vehicle Miles
The Hill’s Congress Blog: Infrastructure Policy Should Include Transition to Mileage-Based Fees
Washington policymakers continue their internal debate on how to best improve our nation’s infrastructure, be it through bipartisan legislation or budget reconciliation. With significant interest to generate revenue and a clear need to improve our road and highway systems, Congress must make real progress in transitioning away from the regressive gas tax and towards implementing a more equitable national vehicle-miles-traveled […]