No Track No Tax Act of 2025
The No Track No Tax Act of 2025 would bar the federal government from using any federal funds to study, propose, establish, implement, or enforce any mileage tax. This includes funding for mileage-tracking programs. In short, the bill is a straightforward prohibition on federal money being used to develop or enforce taxes that charge people based on miles driven—whether the tax is imposed by federal, state, or local governments. It aims to prevent mileage-based user fees (MBUFs) or related tracking initiatives from being funded or advanced with federal dollars. The bill was introduced by Representative Issa in the 119th Congress and referred to the Ways and Means and Judiciary committees. It does not specify penalties or a funding mechanism to enforce the prohibition beyond restricting federal funds.
Key Points
- 1Prohibition: No federal funds may be obligated or expended to study, propose, establish, implement, or enforce any mileage tax.
- 2Scope of the ban: Applies to mileage taxes at any level—state, local, or federal—and includes funding for mileage-tracking programs.
- 3Funding language: Uses a “notwithstanding any other provision of law” clause, meaning the prohibition overrides other laws to ensure federal dollars cannot be used for these activities, directly or indirectly.
- 4Protections for drivers: The measure is framed as preventing mileage-based taxes and tracking programs, aligning with concerns some motorists have about fees tied to miles driven.
- 5Legislative status: Introduced in the House by Rep. Issa and referred to the Ways and Means and Judiciary committees; no further action is indicated in the text provided.