Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2026
Sen. Young and Sen. Alsobrooks Introduce the Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act to Repeal 12% Truck Tax
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on Finance for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties and the trucking industry, but it faces a tough path because it would reduce funding for highway repairs.
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Personal Impact
Workers in truck and trailer manufacturing, as well as unionized trucking company employees, could see indirect benefits from increased demand for new vehicles. The bill notes there are roughly 1.3 million jobs in manufacturing, dealerships, and heavy-duty trucking. If cheaper trucks lead to higher sales, it could support job stability and growth in these sectors.
“in 2020, there were approximately 1,300,000 United States manufacturing, supplier, dealership, and heavy-duty trucking and trailer related jobs”
Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Young bill tramples federal excise tax for heavy trucks, trailers
U.S. Sen. Todd Young proposed bipartisan legislation to repeal the 12 percent federal excise tax on heavy trucks. The bill, co-sponsored by Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, seeks to lower costs for small businesses and independent truckers while promoting the use of newer, more fuel-efficient models.
US Senate bill would end federal excise tax on new trucks, trailers
The Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act would repeal the 12% federal excise tax on new heavy-duty vehicles. Industry leaders say the tax is a financial barrier to adopting zero-emission and alternative-fueled vehicles, which can cost up to $50,000 more with the tax.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2026
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