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Economic Impact of Tolling Act
12/15/2023, 3:55 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1759
Bill 118 hr 1759, also known as the Economic Impact of Tolling Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to study and analyze the economic impact of tolling on various sectors of the economy.
If passed, the bill would require the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive study on the economic effects of tolling on businesses, consumers, and the overall economy. This study would include an analysis of how tolling affects transportation costs, job creation, and economic growth.
The bill also calls for the Secretary of Transportation to submit a report to Congress detailing the findings of the study, along with any recommendations for potential policy changes or improvements. Overall, the Economic Impact of Tolling Act aims to provide lawmakers with valuable information on the economic consequences of tolling, in order to make informed decisions on transportation policy in the future.
If passed, the bill would require the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive study on the economic effects of tolling on businesses, consumers, and the overall economy. This study would include an analysis of how tolling affects transportation costs, job creation, and economic growth.
The bill also calls for the Secretary of Transportation to submit a report to Congress detailing the findings of the study, along with any recommendations for potential policy changes or improvements. Overall, the Economic Impact of Tolling Act aims to provide lawmakers with valuable information on the economic consequences of tolling, in order to make informed decisions on transportation policy in the future.
Congressional Summary of HR 1759
Economic Impact of Tolling Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Transportation from implementing a congestion pricing program for any toll road, bridge, or tunnel until an economic impact analysis is completed and made available to the public.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1759
Bill HR 1759 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 23, 2023. Bill HR 1759 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 23, 2023. Bill HR 1759's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. as of March 24, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1759
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1759
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1759
Economic Impact of Tolling Act
Economic Impact of Tolling Act
To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from implementing a congestion pricing program until an economic impact analysis is completed and made available to the public, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1759
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