H.R. 484 – Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act

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The Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act eliminates the federal tax on natural gas by repealing Section 136 of the Clean Air Act, which currently imposes a tax and provides a methane emissions and waste‑reduction incentive program for petroleum and natural‑gas systems. It also cancels any remaining unspent funds that were allocated under that provision. The change primarily affects natural‑gas producers, related businesses, and the federal budget.

Key Provisions

Repeals Section 136 of the Clean Air Act, removing the natural‑gas tax and associated incentive program.
Rescinds any unobligated balances of funds that had been made available under the repealed Section 136.

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.

Energy Subcommittee

January 24, 2023

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Introduced in House

January 24, 2023

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Energy and Commerce Committee

January 24, 2023

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.

Energy Subcommittee

January 24, 2023

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Introduced in HouseIssued January 24, 2023

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118th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 484

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 24, 2023

Mr. Pfluger (for himself, Mr. Arrington, Mr. Estes, Mr. Perry, Mr. Newhouse, Mr. Carey, Mr. Meuser, Mr. Fallon, Mr. Moran, Mr. Johnson of Ohio, Ms. Van Duyne, Mr. Roy, Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania, Mr. Sessions, Mr. Steube, Mr. Carter of Georgia, Ms. De La Cruz, Mr. Ellzey, Mr. Crenshaw, Mr. Stauber, Mrs. Boebert, Mr. Johnson of Louisiana, Mr. Babin, Mr. Weber of Texas, Mr. Jackson of Texas, Mr. Balderson, and Mrs. Bice) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

A BILL

To repeal the natural gas tax.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act.

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Repeal

Section 136 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7436)(relating to methane emissions and waste reduction incentive program for petroleum and natural gas systems) is repealed.

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Rescission

The unobligated balance of any amounts made available under section 136 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7436)(as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act) is rescinded.