Drivers who pay some bridge or tunnel tolls before entering Manhattan could get credit against congestion tolls. The MTA could lose access to certain federal transit grants unless New York follows that rule.
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Anti-Congestion Tax Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Latest action on H.R. 344: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects drivers who enter Manhattan after paying tolls at major bridges or tunnels. It also affects the MTA because some federal transit grants would depend on how New York handles toll credits. The bill could also affect tax filers who pay qualifying congestion tolls and claim the new federal credit.
Why this matters: This bill matters because some drivers could pay less when entering Manhattan after already paying a bridge or tunnel toll. It also puts federal transit money at stake. That could pressure New York to change how its congestion pricing exemptions work. The bill could affect driver costs, MTA funding, and traffic patterns, but the size of those effects is not stated.
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Officially: Anti-Congestion Tax Act
Drivers who pay some bridge or tunnel tolls before entering Manhattan could get credit against congestion tolls. The MTA could lose access to certain federal transit grants unless New York follows that rule.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR344. Modern Action explains Anti-Congestion Tax Act in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Highways and Transit
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The debate
Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (1/14/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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