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HR 9258

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a mileage-based user fee for mobile mounted concrete boom pumps in lieu of the tax on taxable fuels, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced by Brad Schneider and 1 co-sponsor

Imposes a mileage-based user fee per mile for mobile mounted concrete boom pumps, replacing the fuel tax to fund transportation projects.

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Bill Summary · HR 9258

Overview

HR 9258, introduced in the 119th Congress, would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to replace the existing tax on taxable fuels with a mileage-based user fee specifically for mobile mounted concrete boom pumps. The bill also includes related provisions and is intended to shift the funding mechanism for transportation-related revenue away from traditional fuel taxes toward a vehicle mileage-based charge for a defined subset of equipment.

  • Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means (June 11, 2026).
  • Introduced: June 11, 2026.
  • Sponsors: Co-sponsors Brad Schneider and Rudy Yakym.

Purpose and Intent

  • Replace the current tax structure on taxable fuels with a mileage-based user fee applicable to mobile mounted concrete boom pumps.
  • Create a charging framework that links road/collected fees to use and movement of mobile concrete boom pumping equipment, rather than to fuel consumption alone.
  • Align revenue collection with road usage by equipment that operates on roadways and contributes to wear and tear, potentially with the aim of broadening the reach of user-based transportation funding.

Key Provisions and Changes (as described by bill title and summary)

  • Imposition of a mileage-based user fee: Establishes a method to charge a fee per mile driven by mobile mounted concrete boom pumps. This replaces or supersedes the existing tax on taxable fuels for funding purposes related to this equipment.
  • Scope of applicability: Applies specifically to mobile mounted concrete boom pumps. The bill would define the types of equipment, operations, and circumstances under which the mileage-based fee applies.
  • Relation to the Internal Revenue Code: Amends the IRC to implement the mileage-based user fee structure, potentially altering tax treatment, reporting, and collection mechanisms for the affected equipment.
  • Funding and administration: Likely outlines how revenue from the mileage-based fee would be collected (e.g., via the IRS or another designated agency), how reporting would occur by operators, and how funds would be allocated to transportation-related programs or accounts. Details about distribution, exemptions, or credits may be included to address administrative feasibility or equity, though the summary information provided does not specify these elements.

Who and What Would Be Affected

  • Entities operating mobile mounted concrete boom pumps: Contractors, rental companies, manufacturers, and other operators of this equipment would be directly affected by the new fee structure.
  • Federal taxation and revenue administration: The Internal Revenue Code would undergo changes to implement and administer the mileage-based fee, affecting compliance burdens and potential administrative processes.
  • Transportation funding: Revenue derived from the fee would be dedicated to transportation-related funding streams as determined by the bill, potentially influencing budgeting and allocation for road maintenance, infrastructure projects, or related programs.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and referral: The bill was introduced and immediately referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means on June 11, 2026.
  • Next steps: The Committee on Ways and Means would typically review, markup, and possibly amend the bill before sending a reported bill to the full House for consideration. If advanced, it would proceed through the standard congressional process (passage in the House, possible Senate consideration, and potential presidential action).

Potential Implications

  • Revenue stability and allocation: A mileage-based fee could provide a more usage-reflective revenue stream for transportation programs, particularly for equipment that travels on-road but is not always directly linked to fuel consumption.
  • Administrative considerations: Implementing a new fee structure would require new reporting, tracking, and collection mechanisms. Compliance costs for operators and administrative costs for the government would be factors to monitor.
  • Equity and impact: Depending on exemptions, rates, and mileage definitions, the policy could have varying impacts across operators, regions, and project types.

If you’d like, I can compare this proposed approach to current fuel tax structures or outline potential implementation steps and stakeholder considerations in more detail.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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