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S 694 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023

The Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023 would repeal a 12% federal tax on new heavy trucks, tractors, and trailers. This tax, levied since 1917, currently adds $12,000 to $22,000 to the cost of a new heavy truck. The repeal would directly lower upfront costs for truck manufacturers, dealers, and trucking companies purchasing new vehicles. By removing this tax, the bill aims to make newer, cleaner trucks more affordable, encouraging the replacement of older, less efficient models.
Issues: ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals 12% federal tax on heavy trucks, reducing government revenue and opposing existing tax structure90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill removes tax on heavy trucks to encourage replacement with newer, cleaner models, promoting energy efficiency and reducing emissions.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill removes tax on heavy trucks to encourage purchase of newer, cleaner models, reducing emissions and promoting environmental protection.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRepeals tax on heavy trucks to make cleaner models affordable, promoting sustainable transportation and encouraging fleet upgrades per bill summary.92% confidence
Sub-Topics: Procurement Freight Transportation Funding
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2023
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Introduced Mar 8, 2023 Last action Mar 8, 2023
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Mar 8, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Mar 8, 2023
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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Photo of Todd Young
Todd Young
RRepublican
IN
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Co
Photo of Benjamin L. Cardin
Benjamin L. Cardin
DDemocratic
MD
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