Motorist Tax Abuse Act

2/12/2025, 4:33 PM

Motorist Tax Abuse Act

This bill prohibits the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) from establishing or maintaining cordon pricing for the Central Business District Tolling Program for New York City under the FHWA's Value Pricing Pilot Program. The New York program charges drivers a toll to enter an area in Manhattan designated as the Congestion Relief Zone.

In general, cordon pricing is a form of congestion pricing that includes a zone-based pricing system that involves either variable or fixed charges to drive within or into a congested area within a city.

Bill 119 HR 352 aims to make changes to the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 by specifically targeting the Central Business District Tolling Program in New York City. The main focus of the bill is to prohibit cordon pricing within this program. Cordon pricing is a type of tolling system that charges vehicles for entering a specific area, such as a city center or business district.

The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to transportation efficiency and tolling programs. By prohibiting cordon pricing in the Central Business District Tolling Program, the bill seeks to address concerns about the impact of such pricing on commuters, businesses, and overall transportation in New York City.

Overall, Bill 119 HR 352 is aimed at making changes to the existing transportation legislation in order to better regulate tolling programs and ensure that they are fair and effective for all stakeholders involved.
Congress
119
Number
HR - 352
Introduced on
2025-01-13
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/13/2025
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Motorist Tax Abuse Act

This bill prohibits the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) from establishing or maintaining cordon pricing for the Central Business District Tolling Program for New York City under the FHWA's Value Pricing Pilot Program. The New York program charges drivers a toll to enter an area in Manhattan designated as the Congestion Relief Zone.

In general, cordon pricing is a form of congestion pricing that includes a zone-based pricing system that involves either variable or fixed charges to drive within or into a congested area within a city.

Bill 119 HR 352 aims to make changes to the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 by specifically targeting the Central Business District Tolling Program in New York City. The main focus of the bill is to prohibit cordon pricing within this program. Cordon pricing is a type of tolling system that charges vehicles for entering a specific area, such as a city center or business district.

The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to transportation efficiency and tolling programs. By prohibiting cordon pricing in the Central Business District Tolling Program, the bill seeks to address concerns about the impact of such pricing on commuters, businesses, and overall transportation in New York City.

Overall, Bill 119 HR 352 is aimed at making changes to the existing transportation legislation in order to better regulate tolling programs and ensure that they are fair and effective for all stakeholders involved.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to prohibit cordon pricing in the Central Business District Tolling Program for New York City, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Transportation and Public Works

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Member:  
Nicole Malliotakis
Member:  
Josh Gottheimer
Committee:  
Transportation and Infrastructure

Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/18/2025

Motorist Tax Abuse Act

This bill prohibits the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) from establishing or maintaining cordon pricing for the Central Business District Tolling Program for New York City under the FHW...

Latest Action1/14/2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.