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US HR1665

US HR1665
Alternative Fuel Tax Parity Act


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Introduced
03/26/2015
In Committee
03/26/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017

Introduced Session

114th Congress

Bill Summary

Alternative Fuel Tax Parity Act This bill equalizes the excise tax on liquefied petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas by establishing a rate of 18.3 cents per energy equivalent of a gallon of gasoline for liquefied petroleum gas and 24.3 cents per energy equivalent of a gallon of diesel for liquefied natural gas. The bill also expands the alternative fuel excise tax credit to include liquefied natural gas used in a motor vehicle or motorboat or sold for use as a fuel in aviation.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the Alternative Fuel Tax Parity Act, aims to equalize the excise tax rates for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) by setting specific tax rates based on their energy content compared to gasoline and diesel fuel. Specifically, it establishes an excise tax of 18.3 cents per energy equivalent of a gallon of gasoline for LPG, and 24.3 cents per energy equivalent of a gallon of diesel for LNG. The bill also expands the alternative fuel excise tax credit, which is a tax break for using alternative fuels, to include LNG when it's used in motor vehicles, motorboats, or for aviation fuel. These changes are intended to create a more level playing field for these alternative fuels in terms of taxation and incentives.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (on 03/26/2015)

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