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Representative Bynum's Remarks on Rising Gas Prices

Original title: GAS PRICES ARE OUT OF CONTROL

May 12, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

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.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 12, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Representative Bynum addressed the House regarding the rising cost of gasoline in Oregon, which she stated has reached $5.30 per gallon. She criticized the President's proposal to suspend the 18-cent , characterizing it as an insufficient response to the current economic pressure on families.

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?
According to the document, the is 18 cents per gallon.
What proposal is being discussed regarding gas prices?
The President has proposed suspending the to address rising fuel costs.

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Lobbying Activity

60 Plus Association

2026

TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODEENVIRONMENT/SUPERFUNDCOPYRIGHT/PATENT/TRADEMARKHEALTH ISSUES

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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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

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.

Connected Entities

locationOregonThe state cited as having an average gas price of $5.30 per gallon.Map →
personMs. BynumMember of the House of Representatives who delivered the remarks.Map →
personPresidentThe executive proposing the suspension of the federal gas tax.Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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  • Controversy60
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