Will Trump Support a Hike in the Federal Gas Tax?

The video discusses the potential reintroduction of a bill to index the federal gas tax to inflation, a move supported by industry groups but historically opposed by Republicans. The gas tax funds infrastructure projects, but current revenues are insufficient. President-elect Trump, seen as a Washington outsider, might support the increase. Elaine Chao, nominated for the Department of Transportation, could play a key role in advancing this policy.

What is the current rate of the federal gas tax that has not increased since 1993?

• 20.5 cents per gallon

• 18.4 cents per gallon

• 22.3 cents per gallon

• 15.2 cents per gallon

What is the primary use of the funds collected from the federal gas tax?

• Federal highway and transit programs

• Healthcare services

• Education programs

• Defense spending

Which act was mentioned as being funded by various fees, including some unrelated to highway and transit programs?

• The Transportation Modernization Act

• The Infrastructure Investment Act

• The Highway Improvement Act

• The FAST Act

Why might President Donald Trump be more open to supporting a gas tax increase?

• He has a strong partisan stance against tax increases.

• He is considered a Washington outsider not bound by traditional partisan views.

• He has a history of opposing infrastructure spending.

• He has already implemented a similar tax increase in the past.

What is notable about Elaine Chao's past experience related to the gas tax?

• She was part of the administration that last increased the gas tax.

• She has no prior experience with transportation policies.

• She opposed the last gas tax increase.

• She has publicly criticized the gas tax.