May 11, 2026

Trump, Mo. U.S. Senator Trump want to suspend the federal gas tax

Posted May 11, 2026 6:00 PM
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Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced he is introducing legislation to suspend the gas tax. The legislation comes after President Trump announced support for pausing the 18 cent federal gas tax for a period of time. 

The president cannot suspend the federal tax on his own. Congress would have to approve the move.