H.R.7960

Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act

Introduced·3/17/26

Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act imposes a tax on crude oil profits and rebates funds to consumers.

The Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act imposes an excise tax on crude oil profits exceeding a set benchmark. The tax applies to crude oil removed or entered after December 31, 2025. The collected tax funds the Protect Consumers from Gas Price Hikes Fund, which rebates funds to individual taxpayers. The rebate amount depends on the number of eligible individuals and the fund's revenues. The act also includes provisions for mirror code tax systems and special rules for members of the armed forces.

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History

Mar 17

House

Introduced in House

Mar 17

House

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.