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The President has proposed a $10 gas tax on every barrel of oil, which would damage our economy and potentially put thousands of Americans out of work. Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement regarding House Concurrent Resolution 112:

“American families continue to struggle to find work, put food on the table, and pay their bills. Instead of focusing on helping those hurting from our fragile economy, our President is proposing a new gas tax that would significantly raise fuel prices and cost some their jobs. Our economy runs on gasoline, which means when oil prices rise, so do groceries, utility bills, and much more. This tax directly takes money from the hardworking citizens, making it harder to make ends meet each week.

“Congress has the sole authority of the purse, including raising revenue and spending taxpayer dollars – not the President. This tax is not only unconstitutional; it is detrimental to our economy. Americans deserve better, and that’s why I’m fighting to grow jobs, cut taxes, and provide more opportunity for all Americans.”

To read the Resolution, click HERE.