Washington, Sept. 17 -- Congressman Tim Burchett issued the following press release:
Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett filed two bills to address the rising price of diesel fuel in the United States, which would make the lives of ALL Americans more affordable.
H.R. 10423 implements an export control (ban) on diesel fuel until January 2027.
H.R. 10422 implements an export control on diesel if the average national price hits $5 per gallon. The control would be lifted when prices drop at or below $4.50 per gallon for 30 consecutive days.
Diesel fuel powers the trucks, farm equipment, and machinery that keep our economy moving, meaning higher fuel costs are ultimately passed on to consumers through higher prices for groceries, goods, and...