Bill · H.R. 344· House(119-HR-344)
Anti-Congestion Tax Act
- Introduced
- 1/13/2025
- Last activity
- 1/14/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Sponsored by
- Josh Gottheimer
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Anti-Congestion Tax Act seeks to place conditions on capital investment grants awarded to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for projects in New York State. It requires the Secretary of Transportation to certify that drivers entering a congestion tolling zone through certain crossings receive a specific exemption. This exemption involves crediting the driver the amount of the toll paid for the crossing against the congestion toll charged for entering the zone. Additionally, the bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit for these congestion tolls. The bill targets specific crossings like the Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, and George Washington Bridge.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this cut taxes for middle-income families?+4
The bill allows a tax credit for congestion tolls paid at specific crossings.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+3
The bill provides a tax credit to offset the cost of congestion tolls for drivers.
Would high-income households be better off under this?+2
The tax credit mechanism allows for the reduction of tax liability related to transit costs.
The opposite
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?-3
The bill conditions capital investment grants required for MTA projects on the implementation of toll exemptions.
Would people in cities be better off under this?-2
The bill's conditions on MTA grants may impact the funding and implementation of transit-related projects in the city.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill places conditions on capital investment grants awarded to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Toll Exemptions/Credits: Drivers entering the congestion tolling zone through crossings like the Holland Tunnel, Lincoln \Tunnel, or George Washington Bridge would receive a credit equal to the toll charged for that crossing (Section 2(a)).
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Tax Credits: Taxpayers can claim a credit against the tax imposed by the Internal Revenue Code for the sum of any congestion toll paid for the use of a qualified vehicular crossing (Section 3(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Double Benefit: The bill specifies that any deduction or other credit allowed for a congestion toll will be reduced by the amount of the credit provided in this act (Section 3(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For High Income Households+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Urban Residents-2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit-3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Middle Class Taxes+4Reduces Government Spending-2
- 3/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/14/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 1/13/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Jefferson Van DrewRepublican · New Jersey