This score of $12 billion is lower than the $30 billion assumed by the T&I Committee and further amplifies the need for Congress to fix the Highway Trust Fund. Furthermore, CBO still expects the HTF to become insolvent in 2028, and according to this new score, the HTF would have a deficit of $148 billion by the end of 2031. You may view the latest CBO score on the EV and PHEV fees by clicking here. The Highway Users view fixing the HTF as the most critical issue facing the future of the federal Surface Transportation Program, and we will continue to push to fully reform and sustain the HTF long-term. If you have any questions regarding the CBO score please feel free to contact the Highway Users at info@highways.org.

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Of particular note, we support the increased funding for trust funded highway projects above the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act levels, we support language to streamline the permitting process, a greater focus on state formula funds, and increased funding for bridges. Additionally, we support money for truck parking, an increased focus on freight bottlenecks, and increased funding for safety projects like the HSIP.

The Highway Users have been particularly focused on fixing the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) in this highway bill. The Highway Trust Fund is facing insolvency in 2028 and an overall shortfall in the HTF of $300 billion over the next decade. We have proposed a full reform of the HTF which eliminates the taxes on fuel and trucks which make up the HTF and replacing them with an annual weight-based fee, collected by the states at point of registration. This would fully fund the HTF and end the need to rely on general fund transfers to meet our HTF funding needs. While the Committee has shown strong interest in this proposal, they chose to include an annual fee of $130 Electric Vehicles and $35 Plug-in Electric Hybrid Vehicles. These fees escalate by $5 every two years and are capped at $150 for Electric Vehicles and $50 for Plug-in Electric Vehicles. The Highway Users believe we need to fully reform the HTF to sustain it long-term and that these fees will not do anything to make the HTF more stable. In fact the current bill increases the shortfall in the HTF over the next 5 years, with estimates from the ENO Transportation Center stating this bill will require $160 billion in general fund revenue to shore up the HTF.

Click here to view the letter sent by the Highway Users to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

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News Release

Contact: info@highways.org, 202-857-1200

(WASHINGTON, DC) – The American Highway Users Alliance issued the following statement, regarding proposals to suspend the federal gasoline tax:

“The American Highway Users Alliance agrees with President Trump’s focus on American consumers. The current discussion around gasoline taxes invites an opportunity to consider more comprehensive reform to ensure the long-term viability of the Highway Trust Fund. Rather than temporarily suspending the federal gas tax, Congress should eliminate it entirely along with all of the truck taxes and replace them with a weight-based user fee, collected by states at registration and paid by all road users. This approach would modernize infrastructure funding, close the nearly $300 billion shortfall in the Highway Trust Fund, and provide a stable, long-term solution to support the nation’s transportation system.

This approach accomplishes several major goals at once:

• Lowers costs at the pump for American drivers
• Ensures every vehicle pays its fair share, regardless of fuel type
• Protects long-term funding for American roads and bridges
• Helps close the nearly $300 billion Highway Trust Fund shortfall
• Reduces dependence on outdated taxes designed for another era

President Trump is right the current structure is not working, we believe a permanent replacement for the gas tax, not a temporary suspension, is the best way to rebuild America’s infrastructure and protect taxpayers.”

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The American Highway Users Alliance represents motorists, RV enthusiasts, truckers, bus companies, motorcyclists, and a broad cross-section of businesses that depend on safe and efficient highways to transport their families, customers, employees, and products. Highway Users members pay the taxes that finance the federal highway program and advocate public policies that dedicate those taxes to improved highway safety and mobility. 

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The Highway Users will continue to expand our media outreach on this topic as Congress gets closer to consideration of the highway bill. Click here to view our op-ed in the DC Journal.

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Eliminate the Gas Tax – Highway Trust Fund (HTF) Reform One-pager

HTF Reform Proposal Chart

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American Trucking Associations, 80 M Street SE, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20003

3:00 – 6:00 pm EST

The Highway Users Annual Meeting will discuss the future of the highway bill reauthorization post midterm elections. Don’t miss this important event! Details coming soon. Please note, the Highway Users Board meeting will be held immediately before the Annual Meeting at ATA’s offices; Board members will receive a separate email with full details.

2:30 – 3:00 pm – Registration

3:00 – 5:00 pm – Annual Meeting featuring guest speakers

5:00 – 6:00 pm – Reception

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News Release

Contact: info@highways.org, 202-857-1200

(WASHINGTON, DC) – The American Highway Users Alliance (Highway Users) President and CEO Andrew Stasiowski issued the following statement on the United States Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Kickoff:

“The Highway Users was thrilled to participate in this morning’s roundtable discussion with Secretary Duffy on the next Surface Transportation Reauthorization, and to attend the ‘America is Building Again’ kickoff event.  Today’s discussions touched on many critical issues facing the surface transportation reauthorization and we look forward to building on those ideas as we move towards the next highway bill.  The upcoming highway bill offers us a critical opportunity to address big problems with the nation’s highway infrastructure and having Secretary Duffy’s experience as a legislator and now as a leader who is willing to take on big challenges will be great for everyone who relies on a safe and efficient highway system.”

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The American Highway Users Alliance represents motorists, RV enthusiasts, truckers, bus companies, motorcyclists, and a broad cross-section of businesses that depend on safe and efficient highways to transport their families, customers, employees, and products. Highway Users members pay the taxes that finance the federal highway program and advocate public policies that dedicate those taxes to improved highway safety and mobility.

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News Release

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(WASHINGTON,DC) – The American Highway Users Alliance (Highway Users) President and CEO Andrew Stasiowski issued the following statement on President Trump’s signing of three resolutions eliminating California’s Electric Vehicle mandate:

“The American Highway Users Alliance is thrilled that President Trump has signed the Joint Resolutions which end California’s Electric Vehicle mandate. This is a victory for the driving public by preserving consumer choice and allowing people to purchase the car or truck that is right for them, their families, or their business. The state of California and the Biden Administration set unrealistic expectations for the auto and truck manufacturing industries to meet. These mandates threatened jobs and would have increased costs for consumers and businesses who need to buy a new vehicle.

The Highway Users would like to thank President Trump for his leadership on this critical issue. We also thank House Speaker Johnson, Majority Leader Thune, Senator Capito, Senator Fischer, Senator Mullin, Rep. James, Rep. Joyce, and Rep. Obernolte for their leadership in pushing these resolutions through Congress with bipartisan support.”

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The American Highway Users Alliance represents motorists, RV enthusiasts, truckers, bus companies, motorcyclists, and a broad cross-section of businesses that depend on safe and efficient highways to transport their families, customers, employees, and products. Highway Users members pay the taxes that finance the federal highway program and advocate public policies that dedicate those taxes to improved highway safety and mobility.

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NEWS RELEASE

Contact: info@highways.org, 202-857-1200

 Highway Users Statement on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rule Repeal

(WASHINGTON, DC) – The American Highway Users Alliance President and CEO Andrew Stasiowski issued the following statement, on the United States Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s proposal to repeal the Biden Administration’s Greenhouse Gas Performance Measurement Rule:

“The American Highway Users Alliance is very pleased by Secretary Duffy and President Trump’s prompt decision to repeal the Biden Administration’s Greenhouse Gas Performance Measurement rule.  The Highway Users have opposed this rule every time it has been proposed, and we supported Congress’ decision to reject its inclusion in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).  We applaud the decision by Secretary Duffy and President Trump to once again reject this proposal and allow states the freedom to make the infrastructure investments that provide the most benefit to their citizens.  Investing in highways and expanding the capacity of our roadways is a priority of the Highway Users and we applaud the decision to repeal this rule.”

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The American Highway Users Alliance represents motorists, RV enthusiasts, truckers, bus companies, motorcyclists, and a broad cross-section of businesses that depend on safe and efficient highways to transport their families, customers, employees, and products. Highway Users members pay the taxes that finance the federal highway program and advocate public policies that dedicate those taxes to improved highway safety and mobility.

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For Immediate Release

Contact: info@highways.org, 202-857-1200

(WASHINGTON, DC) – The American Highway Users Alliance President and CEO Andrew Stasiowski issued the following statement on the United States Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s memo rescinding two Biden Administration funding memos:

“The American Highway Users Alliance is pleased by Secretary Duffy and President Trump’s decision to rescind the Biden Administration’s memo ‘Policy on Using Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Resources to Build a Better America’ and the updated ‘Policy on Using Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Resources to Build a Better America’. Rescinding these memos gives clarity to the states, and restores their autonomy to determine how best to invest their highway funds. Investing in highways and expanding the capacity of our roadways is a priority of the Highway Users and we applaud yesterday’s decision.”

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The American Highway Users Alliance represents motorists, RV enthusiasts, truckers, bus companies, motorcyclists, and a broad cross-section of businesses that depend on safe and efficient highways to transport their families, customers, employees, and products. Highway Users members pay the taxes that finance the federal highway program and advocate public policies that dedicate those taxes to improved highway safety and mobility.

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