United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 7 R · 2 D cosponsors

HR 2146 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide refunds with respect to certain dyed fuels that are exempt from tax and with respect to which tax was previously paid.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (7 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds a new provision for refunds related to certain dyed fuels that are exempt from tax and modifies existing statutory references in the Internal Revenue Code.

  • 31 U.S.C. § 1324

    the payments under subsection (a) shall be treated in the same manner as a refund due from a credit provision referred to in subsection (b)(2) of such section.

    The bill specifies how payments for refunds related to dyed fuels are to be treated within the existing framework for disbursement.

  • 26 U.S.C. § 6206

    or 6427 → 6427, or 6434

    This change adds section 6434 to the reference list for compliance regarding tax refund claims.

  • 26 U.S.C. § 6206

    6420 and 6421 → 6420, 6421, and 6434

    This change includes section 6434 in the sections concerning claims for tax refunds.

  • 26 U.S.C. § 6430

    or → , or

    This change modifies the language to include payments made under the new section 6434 concerning dyed fuels.

  • 26 U.S.C. § 6430

    the period at the end of paragraph (3) → the period at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting ``, or'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: `4) with respect to which payment is made under section 6434.`

    This change allows for additional conditions regarding payments made under section 6434.

  • 26 U.S.C. § 6675

    or 6427 (relating to fuels not used for taxable purposes) → 6427 (relating to fuels not used for taxable purposes), or 6434 (relating to eligible indelibly dyed diesel fuel or kerosene)

    This change expands the sections included in penalties related to mixed fuel claims to include section 6434.

  • 26 U.S.C. § 6675

    or 6427 → 6427, or 6434

    This change extends penalties for noncompliance to include refunds related to section 6434.

  • 26 U.S.C. § 6434

    Eligible indelibly dyed diesel fuel or kerosene.

    Establishes a new defined term for the purpose of the refunds concerning dyed fuels.

  • 26 U.S.C. § 6434

    In the case of a person which establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary that such person removed from a terminal eligible indelibly dyed diesel fuel or kerosene, the Secretary shall pay to such person an amount (without interest) equal to the tax described in subsection (b)(1) with respect to such eligible indelibly dyed diesel fuel or kerosene.

    Creates a new reimbursement mechanism for specific fuel types.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 538 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (538)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 2146?
HR 2146 is sponsored by Moore, Gwen (Democratic), Wied, Tony (Republican), Steil, Bryan (Republican), Pocan, Mark (Democratic), Van Orden, Derrick (Republican), Fitzgerald, Scott (Republican), Grothman, Glenn (Republican), Tiffany, Thomas P. (Republican), and Van Duyne, Beth (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 2146?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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