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To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to prohibit congestion or cordon pricing in a value pricing program, and for other purposes.
2/12/2025, 5:37 PM
Summary of Bill HR 351
Bill 119 HR 351, also known as the "Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act Amendment Act," aims to make changes to the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991. The main focus of this bill is to prohibit congestion or cordon pricing in a value pricing program.
Congestion pricing is a strategy used by some cities to reduce traffic congestion by charging drivers a fee to enter certain areas during peak hours. Cordon pricing is a similar concept, where drivers are charged a fee to enter a specific zone within a city.
This bill seeks to prevent these types of pricing strategies from being implemented as part of a value pricing program. Value pricing programs are designed to manage traffic flow and reduce congestion by adjusting tolls based on demand. In addition to prohibiting congestion or cordon pricing, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to transportation efficiency. Overall, Bill 119 HR 351 aims to address concerns about congestion pricing and cordon pricing within value pricing programs, while also seeking to improve transportation efficiency in the United States.
Congestion pricing is a strategy used by some cities to reduce traffic congestion by charging drivers a fee to enter certain areas during peak hours. Cordon pricing is a similar concept, where drivers are charged a fee to enter a specific zone within a city.
This bill seeks to prevent these types of pricing strategies from being implemented as part of a value pricing program. Value pricing programs are designed to manage traffic flow and reduce congestion by adjusting tolls based on demand. In addition to prohibiting congestion or cordon pricing, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to transportation efficiency. Overall, Bill 119 HR 351 aims to address concerns about congestion pricing and cordon pricing within value pricing programs, while also seeking to improve transportation efficiency in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 351
This bill prohibits the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) from establishing or maintaining a value pricing program under the FHWA's Value Pricing Pilot Program that includes value pricing, congestion pricing, or cordon pricing.
In general, value pricing, also referred to as congestion pricing, includes a variety of strategies to manage congestion on highways and surface streets (e.g., charging drivers on congested roadways during peak periods). 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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 351
Bill HR 351 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 13, 2025. Bill HR 351 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 13, 2025. Bill HR 351's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. as of January 14, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 351
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
5Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 351
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 351
To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to prohibit congestion or cordon pricing in a value pricing program, and for other purposes.
To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to prohibit congestion or cordon pricing in a value pricing program, and for other purposes.
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