U.S. House Republicans will propose dropping a $20 federal annual registration fee on all vehicles starting in 2031 to fund road repairs and will seek a new $250 annual fee on electric cars as part of a tax reform bill under consideration.

(Reuters) - U.S. House Republicans are proposing $15 billion in new funding for air traffic control reform and a new $200 fee on electric cars as part of wide-range tax reform bill under consideration.

U.S. House Republicans have proposed a new $200 fee on electric vehicles, seemingly offering a path for the government to recoup cash from owners who avoid paying diesel and gasoline taxes. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s reconciliation bill draft outlines new annual registration fees for three types of vehicles,