0 Shares Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ fdc 2008-01-15 Transit panel urges gas tax increase of $.40/gallon. “A dramatic increase in the gas tax does not stand a snowball’s chance in hell of passing Congress,” said Rep. John Mica, R-Fla., the top Republican on the House Transportation panel. Tags:40 centsFloridagallongas taxHouse Transportation PanelJohn MicaRepublican