H.R.781 - No Track No Tax Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.781, the "No Track No Tax Act of 2025," aims to prohibit the use of federal funds for any activities related to the study, proposal, establishment, implementation, or enforcement of mileage taxes. This includes preventing funding for mileage tracking programs at the state, local, or federal level. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Issa and referred to the Committees on Ways and Means and the Judiciary.
Expected Effects
The primary effect of this bill, if enacted, would be to prevent the federal government from funding any initiatives related to mileage taxes. This would likely halt any progress towards implementing such taxes and limit the ability of states and localities to explore or adopt them. The bill would also prevent the establishment of federal mileage tracking programs.
Potential Benefits
- Prevents potential government overreach into personal travel data.
- Reduces the risk of increased taxation based on mileage.
- Protects individual privacy by preventing the establishment of tracking programs.
- Limits the financial burden on taxpayers by preventing the funding of mileage tax initiatives.
- Upholds the principle of limited government spending.
Potential Disadvantages
- May hinder the development of alternative funding mechanisms for infrastructure projects.
- Could limit the ability to address transportation-related environmental concerns through taxation.
- May restrict the exploration of innovative transportation funding solutions.
- Might reduce the potential for more equitable taxation based on road usage.
- Could impede data collection efforts for transportation planning and policy development.
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Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with constitutional principles related to limited government and the protection of individual liberties. By restricting federal funding for mileage tracking and taxes, it potentially safeguards against unwarranted government intrusion into personal activities. The bill does not appear to conflict with any specific enumerated powers of Congress, as it pertains to the spending of federal funds, which is generally within Congress's purview under Article I, Section 8 (the Spending Clause).
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).