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As I recall, the gasoline tax enacted in June 1956 (The National Interstate and Defense Highway System Act, public law 84.627 )was to be put in a trust fund to be used for highways and related structures only.
Over the years our "lawmakers" saw the huge pot of money sitting there and decided to divert it to other uses and programs. Now what in the world makes anyone think that Congress can fix the problem with new programs and laws.
Any new laws regarding highway usage, regardless of how well intended, will only result in more money spent anywhere Congress chooses to spend it. If you can tell me where I might be incorrect, please let me know.
Robert Edwards
Draper