United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

S 1111 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for payments to certain individuals who dye fuel, and for other purposes.

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes a payment mechanism for individuals who remove eligible indelibly dyed diesel fuel or kerosene.

  • 26 U.S.C. Chapter 65, Subchapter B

    SEC. 6434. DYED FUEL. a) In General.--If a person establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary that such person meets the requirements of subsection (b) with respect to diesel fuel or kerosene, then the Secretary shall pay to such person an amount (without interest) equal to the tax described in subsection (b)(2)(A) with respect to such diesel fuel or kerosene. (b) Requirements.-- (1) In general.--A person meets the requirements of this subsection with respect to diesel fuel or kerosene if such person removes from a terminal eligible indelibly dyed diesel fuel or kerosene. (2) Eligible indelibly dyed diesel fuel or kerosene defined.--The term 'eligible indelibly dyed diesel fuel or kerosene' means diesel fuel or kerosene-- (A) with respect to which a tax under section 4081 was previously paid (and not credited or refunded), and (B) which is exempt from taxation under section 4082(a).

    This creates a new provision for tax payments to individuals who dye fuel.

  • 26 U.S.C. 6206

    or 6427 → 6427, or 6434

    This includes section 6434 in the reference to claims for payment.

  • 26 U.S.C. 6206

    6420 and 6421 → 6420, 6421, and 6434

    This also updates the reference to include section 6434.

  • 26 U.S.C. 6430

    or → or

    This modifies the paragraph to accommodate the new section.

  • 26 U.S.C. 6430

    . → , or

    This prepares to add a new paragraph for section 6434.

  • 26 U.S.C. 6430

    (4) which are removed as eligible indelibly dyed diesel fuel or kerosene under section 6434.

    This specifies removal activities related to 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 fuel)

    This updates the civil penalties to include claims under section 6434.

  • 26 U.S.C. 6675

    6421, or 6427, → 6421, 6427, or 6434,

    This continues to include section 6434 in the penalties reference.

  • 26 U.S.C. Table of Sections for Subchapter B of Chapter 65

    Sec. 6434. Dyed fuel.

    This adds section 6434 to the table of sections.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 1111?
S 1111 is sponsored by Johnson, Ron (Republican) and Baldwin, Tammy (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 1111?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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