New Jersey Congressman Wants To Suspend Federal & State Gasoline Tax

United States Congressman Jeff Van Drew, R-2-NJ has introduced legislation to suspend the federal gasoline tax during the war with Iran.

NOTE: The photo above was taken when gasoline was $ 1.00 less per-gallon than it is now.

Van Drew Also Wants The State of New Jersey To Suspend The State Gasoline Tax, Too

The Federal Gasoline tax is currently 18.4 cents per-gallon.

The New Jersey state gasoline tax is 49.1 cents and 56.1 cents, for gasoline and diesel fuel.

The Van Drew Congressional Legislation

The Van Drew legislation will to suspend the federal gasolihe tax for 18 months to help American families. Deal with exorbitant energy costs.

The Van Drew bill would eliminate the current federal fuel taxes, including:

• 18.3 cents per gallon on gasoline.
• 24.3 cents per gallon on diesel fuel and kerosene.
• 19.3 cents per-gallon on aviation gasoline.

After 18 months, the various gasoline taxes would gradually phase back in slowly and not happen all at once.

President Donald Trump Also Wants To Suspend The Federal Gasoline Tax

President Trump is enthusiastic in his support to suspend the federal gasoline, tax, however, this cannot be done by presidential executive order alone.

Congressional legislation is required in order to do this.

Congressman Van Drew On His Proposed Legislation

Americans are paying too much for gas right now, and the federal government can help relieve some of that pressure," said Congressman Van Drew. "My bill would completely suspend the federal fuel taxes for 18 months, so people are no longer paying those extra taxes per gallon every time they fill up their tank. That money adds up fast for families commuting to work or anyone who depends on their car every single day. This would put money back into people's pockets immediately. After 18 months, the taxes would slowly phase back in over time instead of hitting people all at once again, said Van Drew.

Van Drew on The State of New Jersey Suspending The State Gasoline Tax

"While we can address the federal gas tax in Congress, New Jersey's gas tax is controlled by the governor and state leaders. New Jersey drivers are paying roughly 49 cents per gallon in state gas taxes on top of everything else. I am calling on Governor Sherrill to suspend the state gas tax in a similar structure. Working families need real relief, and they need it now,” said Van Drew.

SOURCES: President Donald Trump & United States Congressman Jeff Van Drew.