# 119-s-5530: Consumer Fuel Costs Relief Act

119-s-5530, Consumer Fuel Costs Relief Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-16).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-5530
- Congress: 119
- Title: Consumer Fuel Costs Relief Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-09-24
- Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Taxation
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-16

## Summary

**A temporary federal fuel tax holiday** that would drop federal excise taxes on motor and aviation fuels to zero for fuel removed, entered, or sold through Sept. 30, 2027. It would also require general fund transfers to replace lost trust fund receipts and force suppliers to pass savings to consumers under penalty. - Households and travelers: Drivers and airline passengers would see lower pump prices and fuel-related costs while the zero rate applies through Sept. 30, 2027. - Transportation and cleanup programs: The Airport and Airway Trust Fund, the Highway Trust Fund, and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund would receive transfers from the general fund equal to the reduced tax credits so their program accounting is preserved. - Producers, carriers, and dealers: Fuel producers, airlines, and other sellers must immediately lower prices to pass savings to consumers or face monetary penalties at least equal to the unpassed tax reduction, with the Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission empowered to enforce compliance. *Would increase federal outlays by requiring general fund transfers equal to the lost fuel tax receipts.*

## Provisions PRIA read

- Replace lost highway, aviation, and LUST funds: benefit, high. If enacted, the bill would direct the Treasury to transfer money from the general fund to three trust funds to make up for the lost excise receipts while the zero rate is in effect. Transfers would go to the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, the Highway Trust Fund, and the Leaking Underground Storage…
- Temporary zero federal fuel tax: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would set the federal excise tax on taxable motor fuels and aviation gasoline to zero for fuel removed, entered, or sold on or after enactment and before October 1, 2027. The bill would also suspend the separate LUST financing rate for those same fuel sales while the zero rate…
- Make fuel tax cut reach consumers: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would require producers, dealers, and airline service providers to take steps so consumers and passengers immediately get the benefit of the tax reduction. The Secretary of the Treasury would be required to use available authorities to ensure pass-through. The Federal Trade Com…

## Related bills

- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-s-2823: FAMILY Act
- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-2828: Child Care Modernization Act of 2025
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act

## Sources
- [119-s-5530 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5530)

## Related
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
- [119-s-2823: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2823)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [119-s-2828: Child Care Modernization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2828)
- [119-s-1503: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1503)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5530 (as of 2026-10-16).