Number: RL30497 Title: SUSPENDING THE GAS TAX: ANALYSIS OF S. 2285 Authors: Salvatore Lazzari, Resources, Science, and Industry Division Abstract: S. 2285 proposes to suspend motor fuels taxes in order to provide relief to consumers, truckers and others burdened by the spike in petroleum product prices. This report describes the changes S. 2285 would make to the rather complex structure of motor fuels taxation, and discusses some of the major policy and economic issues. Pages: 8 Date: Updated April 7, 2000