Representative Bynum's Remarks on Rising Gas Prices
May 12, 2026
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The Frame
The document reflects a legislative debate over a potential 18-cent-per-gallon suspension, which would directly impact federal transportation funding and the price paid by consumers at the pump.
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Oregon residents
They are experiencing gas prices of $5.30 per gallon, which affects their ability to commute and access services.
Federal government
The government would lose revenue from the 18-cent-per-gallon gas tax if the proposed suspension is enacted.
Last recorded activity May 12, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The average price of gasoline in Oregon is stated to be $5.30 per gallon.
- The price of gasoline was stated to be under $4.00 per gallon prior to the start of the Iran war.
- The President has proposed a suspension of the federal gas tax.
- The federal gas tax is 18 cents per gallon.
Why It Matters
The document reflects a legislative debate over a potential 18-cent-per-gallon suspension, which would directly impact federal transportation funding and the price paid by consumers at the pump.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current federal gas tax rate?
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60 Plus Association
2026
“Signed a coalition letter opposing any efforts to raise the corporate tax rate above the 21% level set in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Signed a coalition in support of the Family Business Legacy Act, H.R. 6329. This legislation creates parity in the tax code between the estate and gift taxes by allowing an estate tax deduction for contributions to 501(c)(4), (c)(5), and (c)(6) organizations. Signed a coalition letter urging opposition to proposals that would raise taxes on carried interest investment income.The letter is urging Congress to reject the misnamed Carried Interest Fairness Act, legislation recently reintroduced by Senators Tammy Baldwin, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and other progressive members of Congress. This legislation that would increase the tax rate on carried interest investment by 70%, from 23.8% to 40.8%. Signed a coalition letter in support of H.R.574 - ALIGN Act and highlight the 100% bonus depreciation provision's importance as the tax cut reauthorization efforts continue. Signed a coalition to support of repealing IRA's green new deal subsidies in reconciliation to pay for tax cuts. Signed a coalition letter regarding digital services taxes (DST) in an effort to stop Canadas imposition of a discriminatory digital services tax (DST) on U.S. firms and your efforts to include restrictions on the imposition of DSTs and other unfair digital policies in recently announced trade agreements-providing a model for future trade negotiations. Signed a coalition letter urging the President to index capital gains for inflation.”
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Proposed Federal Gas Tax Suspension
The document confirms that the executive branch is considering a suspension of the 18-cent federal gas tax as a response to inflation.
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