H.R.3960: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the special motor fuels excise tax on water-phased hydrocarbon fuel emulsions shall be based on their Btu content relative to gasoline.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about taxation
  • Introduced May 22, 1998
  • Latest Major Action May 22, 1998

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Bill Summary

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide that the special motor fuels excise tax shall be 12.66 cents per gallon in the case of any water-phased hydrocarbon fuel. Defines the term "water-phased hydrocarbon fuel" to mean any liquid consisting of a hydrocarbon base and water if not less than 20 percent (by volume) of the liquid consists of water.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 22, 1998

Introduced in the House by John Ensign (R-Nev.)

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