Congress Proposes Cutting 12% Tax to Help Truckers Buy Cleaner and Safer Vehicles
The Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2025 is currently in the House Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is stalled because it has not received a committee vote since it was introduced in early 2026. The House committee must take action for the bill to move forward.
No action since April 2026
This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.
Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 1440 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 1440 (118th) →Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
Unionized workers in truck manufacturing, dealerships, and related industries could see more demand for new vehicles if the tax cut spurs purchases, potentially supporting about 1.3 million related jobs. However, the loss of Highway Trust Fund revenue could eventually reduce federal spending on road and bridge projects that employ many union construction workers.
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. LaHood asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 2424, a bill originally introduced by Representative LaMalfa, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
U.S. Reps. Chris Pappas and Doug LaMalfa reintroduced the Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act to repeal the 12% federal excise tax on heavy trucks. Supporters argue the tax, dating to 1917, adds up to $30,000 to the cost of new equipment, discouraging the purchase of cleaner, safer vehicles.
The report notes that H.R. 2424, which would end the 12% Class 8 Federal Excise Tax, could serve as a legislative countermeasure to rising costs from new tariffs on truck parts. The bill is viewed as a way to maintain affordability for heavy-duty vehicles amidst broader trade policy shifts.
While the bill has strong bipartisan support in the House, some groups like OOIDA express concern that repealing the tax could create a significant shortfall in the Highway Trust Fund. The 12% tax is currently the highest percentage-based tax imposed on any product by Congress.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2025
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