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End of Truck Tax: New Vehicles, Cleaner Air, Safer Roads.

This act repeals the 12% excise tax on new heavy trucks and trailers. The goal is to reduce the cost of new vehicles, encouraging transport companies to replace older, less environmentally friendly trucks with newer models. As a result, citizens may experience improved air quality and road safety due to a more modern vehicle fleet.
Key points
Repeal of the 12% excise tax on new heavy trucks and trailers, lowering their purchase price.
Incentive to replace old trucks with new, more environmentally friendly and safer models.
Potential improvement in air quality and road safety due to a more modern vehicle fleet.
Support for the transportation industry and vehicle manufacturers, potentially impacting jobs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8116
Sponsor: Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]
Process start date: 2022-06-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8116.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Repeal of the 12% excise tax on new heavy trucks and trailers, lowering their purchase price.
  • Incentive to replace old trucks with new, more environmentally friendly and safer models.
  • Potential improvement in air quality and road safety due to a more modern vehicle fleet.
  • Support for the transportation industry and vehicle manufacturers, potentially impacting jobs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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