house resolution no.251
Rep. Thanedar offered the following resolution:
Whereas, The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused a shock in gas prices throughout the United States. In Michigan, the average price has eclipsed $4 per gallon and had jumped more than 20% between February and March 2022; and
Whereas, Some experts predict that gas prices will continue to rise as the conflict continues. President Joe Biden recently announced sanctions that will ban imports of Russian oil, which is certain to create additional upward pressure on the price of gas in the United States; and
Whereas, Michigan residents should not be forced to bear the cost of Russian aggression overseas. Skyrocketing gas prices are causing significant financial stress for families that rely on vehicles to make a living; and
Whereas, Minimizing the volatility of the price of oil is a complex endeavor, but the government can easily provide some relief by altering how gasoline is taxed at the pump. Taxes on gasoline make up a significant portion of the cost per gallon, with the federal gas tax of 18.4 cents per gallon making up nearly 5 percent of the overall price; and
Whereas, Temporarily suspending taxes on gasoline will help to limit the cost of Russia's unprovoked invasion on families in Michigan and throughout the country. As our nation continues to recover from the COVID-19 Pandemic, it is critical to ensure that Americans are able to reap the benefits of an improved economy rather than suffer from another international crisis that is beyond their control; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the federal government to eliminate all taxes on gasoline for a period of 60 days; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the President of the United States Senate, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.