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Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 7, 1996
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to reduce, from the date of enactment of this Act until January 1, 1997, the rate of tax on gasoline, diesel fuel, special motor fuels, certain alcohol fuels, and compressed natural gas. Modifies, for taxes paid during that period: (1) refund rates for gasoline used in trains and certain buses and diesel fuel used in trains; and (2) rates regarding alcohol fuels in provisions defining the Highway Trust Fund financing rate. Provides for the treatment of gasoline or diesel fuel floor stocks. Repeals provisions allowing a credit for alcohol fuels. Removes provisions relating to: (1) taxable fuels mixed with alcohol; (2) a reduced rate of tax for aviation fuel mixed with alcohol; and (3) fuels containing alcohol and certain alcohol fuels.
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Rep. Bentsen, Ken [D-TX-25] · D–TX
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4436-4437)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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