AEM Releases Statement of Support for Raising Gas Tax

May 3, 2017 - AEM President Dennis Slater has issued a statement regarding President Trump's declaration that he would consider raising the gas tax. In his statement, Slater said the president deserves credit for publicly acknowledging that it is time to raise the gas tax.

 

"The gas tax is a fair and simple user fee that finances our nation's vital infrastructure system," Slater said. "Our nation's roads and bridges have suffered as Congress failed to ensure the gas tax kept pace with the cost of inflation, and increased vehicle fuel efficiency."

 

He added that equipment manufacturers have urged elected officials to consider raising the gas tax as they work to develop a a comprehensive strategy to meet the nation's infrastructure needs. 

 

"We applaud President Trump for putting this option on the table, and we encourage Congress to give the gas tax a fair look as it considers tax reform and infrastructure investment legislation this year," Slater said.