119th Congress · introduced in the House · Mar 27, 2025
Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2025
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Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. LaHood asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 2424, a bill originally introduced by Representative LaMalfa, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Mar 27, 2025)
Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2025
This bill repeals the 12% federal excise tax imposed on the first retail sale of certain heavy trucks, trailers, and tractors that generally are used on the highway.
As background, a 12% federal excise tax is imposed on the sale price (of the first retail sale) of
• truck bodies and chassis suitable for use with a vehicle having a gross vehicle weight of over 33,000 pounds;
• truck trailer and semitrailer bodies and chassis suitable for use with a vehicle having a gross vehicle weight over 26,000 pounds; and
• tractors that are generally used for highway transportation in combination with a trailer or semitrailer, have a gross vehicle weight over 19,500 pounds, and have a gross combined weight of greater than 33,000 pounds.
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ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. LaHood asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 2424, a bill originally introduced by Representative LaMalfa, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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FEDEX CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: FEDEX CORPORATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$2,930,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R.2424 - Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2025 H.R.2391 - Strengthening the Supply Chain Through Truck Drivers Incentives Act of 2025 H.R.1659 - Truck Parking Sa…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
$650,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 2424 / S. 4657 - Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act; H.R. 2391 - Strengthening Supply Chains through Truck Driver Incentives Act; H.R. 1301 / S. 587 - Death Tax Rep…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
$470,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 2424, Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2025, all provisions; S. 4657, Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2026, all provisions; H.R. 8870, BUILD America 250…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
$1,844,000
Spent on own lobbying
Legislation repealing the federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks and trailers (H.R. 2424/S. 4657, "The Modern, Clean and Safe Trucks Act") Legislation to establish a tax on the sale of electric vehicles and batteries (H.R. 8870, "BUILD America 250…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Trucking/Shipping
$1,844,000
Spent on own lobbying
Legislation repealing the federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks and trailers (H.R. 2424/S. 4657, "The Modern, Clean and Safe Trucks Act") Legislation affecting so-called "Right to Repair"(H.R. 7389, the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act; H.R. 1566/S…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY (FORMERLY SENTRY INSURANCE A MUTUAL COMPANY) · lobbying firm or registrant: SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY (FORMERLY SENTRY INSURANCE A MUTUAL COMPANY)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Trucking/Shipping
$105,000
Spent on own lobbying
Monitoring issues related to commercial motor vehicle safety and long haul trucking accident frequency and severity US HR 2424 - Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2025- monitoring this bill US HR 1659 - Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act H.R 2662 - Staged Accident Fraud Preventio…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
WORLDWIDE EQUIPMENT, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: JBS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
$15,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Continue interaction with Members re H.R. 2424 and S. 4657 - all provisions and continue interaction and outreach with House and Senate Members on reduction/elimination of the federal excise tax on heavy-du…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BAKER COMMODITIES · lobbying firm or registrant: BAKER COMMODITIES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
$10,000
Spent on own lobbying
Issues related to the implementation of IRS Sec. 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act (H.R.2424): Issues related to the 12% Federal Excise Tax on new heavy vehicle purchases.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SYSCO CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: SYSCO CORPORATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 14, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$205,000
Spent on own lobbying
Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act LICENSE Act - H.R.623, S.191 Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act - H.R. 2424 Trucking safety policy generally
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL TRUCK EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL TRUCK EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 6, 2026 · issue area: Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
$40,000
Spent on own lobbying
HR 2424/S.4657 - repeal 12% excise tax on heavy trucks and trailers
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
$720,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 2424 / S. 4657 - the Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act; H.R. 2391 - the Strengthening Supply Chains through Truck Driver Incentives Act; H.R. 1301 / S. 587 - Death…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
$1,191,000
Spent on own lobbying
Legislation repealing the federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks and trailers (H.R. 2424/S. 4657, "The Modern, Clean and Safe Trucks Act) Legislation to establish a tax on the sale of electric vehicles and batteries (H.R. 8870, "BUILD America 250 A…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Trucking/Shipping
$1,191,000
Spent on own lobbying
Legislation repealing the federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks and trailers (H.R. 2424/S. 4657, "The Modern, Clean and Safe Trucks Act") Legislation affecting so-called "Right to Repair"(H.R. 7389, the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act; H.R. 1566/S…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
WORLDWIDE EQUIPMENT, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: JBS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
$15,000
Paid to lobbying firm
H.R. 2424 and S. 4657 - all provisions and continue interaction and outreach with House and Senate Members on reduction/elimination of the federal excise tax on heavy-du…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FEDEX CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: FEDEX CORPORATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$2,930,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R.2424 - Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2025 H.R.2391 - Strengthening the Supply Chain Through Truck Drivers Incentives Act of 2025 H.R.1659 - Truck Parking Sa…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CUMMINS INC · lobbying firm or registrant: CUMMINS, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
$521,908
Spent on own lobbying
Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act- H.R. 2424, S. 4657
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
$216,377
Spent on own lobbying
…ementation; S.536, Fair SHARE Act of 2025; H.R.1990, the American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023; S.1639, the American Innovation and Jobs Act; H.R.2424, Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2025; H.R.1255, the Investing in Our Communities Act; H.R.9461, USA Workforce Investment Act; H.R.10545, American Relief…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$216,377
Spent on own lobbying
…eview process for major projects, and for other purposes; H.R.3746, Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023; S.536, Fair SHARE Act of 2025; Work Zone Safety Reforms; H.R. 2424, Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2025; H.R.2864, Countering CCP Drones; FY 2025 THUD Appropriations; H.R. 2992, To amend title 23, United States Code, an…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY (FORMERLY SENTRY INSURANCE A MUTUAL COMPANY) · lobbying firm or registrant: SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY (FORMERLY SENTRY INSURANCE A MUTUAL COMPANY)
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Trucking/Shipping
$86,000
Spent on own lobbying
Monitoring issues related to commercial motor vehicle safety and long haul trucking accident frequency and severity US HR 2424 - Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2025- monitoring this bill US HR 1659 - Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act H.R 2662 - Staged Accident Fraud Preventio…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
$430,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 2424, Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2025, all provisions; S. 4657, Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2026, all provisions; H.R. 8870, BUILD America 250…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CSX CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: CSX CORPORATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Railroads
$310,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ing Act HR 9409: Remote Control Locomotives Safety Improvement Act Monitor HR1487: The Agricultural and Forestry Hauling Efficiency Act - heavy trucks; Monitor HR 2424: Modern, Clean and Safe Trucks Act - trucks subsidy; Monitor HR 2514: Trucker Bathroom Access Act; Monitor HR 3232: FSP authorization Monitor HR 3730: FARE Act…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SYSCO CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: SYSCO CORPORATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$205,000
Spent on own lobbying
Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act LICENSE Act - H.R.623, S.191 Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act - H.R. 2424 Trucking safety policy generally
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BAKER COMMODITIES · lobbying firm or registrant: BAKER COMMODITIES
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 17, 2026 · issue area: Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
$10,000
Spent on own lobbying
Issues related to the implementation of IRS Sec. 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act (H.R.2424): Issues related to the 12% Federal Excise Tax on new heavy vehicle purchases.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL ENERGY & FUELS INSTITUTE
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 9, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$60,000
Spent on own lobbying
Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2025" (H.R. 2424): Would repeal the 12% federal excise tax imposed on the first retail sale of heavy trucks, trailers, and tractors used on the highway.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL TRUCK EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL TRUCK EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 1, 2026 · issue area: Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
$40,000
Spent on own lobbying
HR 2424/S.4657 - repeal 12% excise tax on heavy trucks and trailers
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing