Eric Crawford: “We cannot continue to put a band-aid on this issue.”

22 States sued as part of 2 separate lawsuits. This spring, two Federal courts found that the rule exceeds the Federal Highway's statutory authority.

The purchasing power of fuel taxes, which have remained unchanged since 1993, has eroded by 55 percent over the last 30 years.

The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas went so far as to vacate the rule.

Thank you for your consideration of an issue vital to safety and for continuing to take steps toward reducing fatalities on our nation's roadways.