Eliminate the federal excise tax on certain chemical substances.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Chemical Tax Repeal Act?
The Chemical Tax Repeal Act, introduced as H.R. 640 on January 21, 2025, remains in the House Committee on Ways and Means. The committee members must act next to hold a hearing or vote, but most bills fail because committees do not take action on them. This bill has seen no movement since January 21, 2025, and historical data shows that committee inaction is the most common way for legislation to end.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Chemical Tax Repeal Act (H.R. 640 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 6454 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 6454 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Beth Van Duyne (R-TX)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.