By PEDRO RODRIGUEZ, The Daily Signal | September 15, 2026
The Daily Signal has learned that a leading House Republican plans to force a vote on legislation he introduced on Tuesday to suspend the federal gas tax for the rest of 2026.
Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris, R-Md., told the Daily Signal that he believes that if the lower chamber were to pass his legislation, it would deliver “immediate relief” to American taxpayers.
As it stands, Americans are forced to pay an extra 18.4 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24.4 cents per gallon for diesel.
“Families and truckers need some immediate relief from the high cost of fuel to drive to work or haul goods across this country,” said Harris. “It’s time right now to temporarily suspend the federal gas and diesel tax until the end of the year. Hardworking American taxpayers deserve that break.”
While it is not confirmed whether House Republican leadership will vote on the bill before the end of the week, Harris’ office told the Daily Signal that it is optimistic that the legislation will receive a floor vote.
The office added that fellow conservative lawmakers will assist in efforts to bring the legislation to a vote. This includes Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., “I was there last night when we discussed the bill,” Fine told the Daily Signal. “I support it, I’m cosponsoring it, Americans need relief.”
The House is expected to finalize votes before the end of the week and recess until after the midterm elections.
This story was updated to include comments from Rep. Randy Fine.
Pedro Boccalato Rodriguez-Aparicio is a journalism fellow at the Daily Signal.
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