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USER FEE Act

12/31/2022, 5:03 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4016

The USER FEE Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 4016, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish user fees for certain services provided by the federal government. These fees would be charged to individuals or businesses who use specific government services, such as processing applications or providing certifications.

The USER FEE Act aims to generate revenue for the government by charging fees for these services, rather than relying solely on taxpayer dollars. This would help offset the costs of providing these services and reduce the burden on taxpayers.

The bill outlines the specific services that would be subject to user fees and establishes guidelines for setting and adjusting these fees. It also includes provisions for waivers or reductions of fees for certain individuals or organizations who may not be able to afford them. Overall, the USER FEE Act is intended to create a more sustainable funding model for government services and reduce the reliance on taxpayer dollars. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo changes before being voted on.

Congressional Summary of HR 4016

Using Sustainable Energy Resources to Fund Equitable e-Transportation Act or the USER FEE Act

This bill imposes an additional tax on the use of a specified electric highway vehicle (i.e., any highway motor vehicle, including a plug-in hybrid vehicle, that is propelled to a significant extent by an electric motor drawing electricity from a rechargeable battery that has a capacity of not less than four kilowatt hours). The bill requires the tax revenues generated by this bill to be transferred to the Highway Trust Fund.

Current Status of Bill HR 4016

Bill HR 4016 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 17, 2021. Bill HR 4016 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 17, 2021.  Bill HR 4016's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of June 17, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4016

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4016

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4016

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on the use of certain electric highway vehicles to fund the Highway Trust Fund.
USER FEE Act
USER FEE Act
Using Sustainable Energy Resources to Fund Equitable e-Transportation Act

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