Bill · H.R. 352· House(119-HR-352)
Motorist Tax Abuse Act
- Introduced
- 1/13/2025
- Last activity
- 1/14/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Sponsored by
- Nicole Malliotakis
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Motorist Tax Abuse Act," aims to amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991. Its primary purpose is to prohibit cordon pricing within the Central Business District Tolling Program for New York City. The legislation specifically instructs that the Secretary may not establish or maintain such pricing under the value pricing pilot program. This change would specifically impact the New York City program.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this cut taxes for middle-income families?+3
The bill prevents the imposition of new cordon pricing costs on drivers in New York City.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+3
The bill prevents the imposition of cordon pricing fees on middle-income drivers.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+2
By prohibiting congestion pricing, the bill reduces potential transportation costs for small businesses operating within the New York City central business district.
The opposite
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-3
By preventing congestion pricing, the bill removes a mechanism intended to reduce traffic volume and associated carbon emissions.
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?-2
The bill blocks a revenue-generating mechanism that is typically used to fund public transit improvements.
Would people in cities be better off under this?-2
The bill limits the ability of urban centers to manage congestion and fund transit via tolling programs.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prevention of Cordon Pricing: The bill prohibits the Secretary from establishing or maintaining cordon pricing for the Central Business District Tolling Program in New York City (Section 2). This would prevent the implementation or continuation of those specific costs for drivers in that area.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned: The provided text does not list any specific negative consequences or burdens that would result from this bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Middle Class Taxes+3Improves Small Business Support+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Carbon Emissions-3Improves Public Transit-2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Low Income Households+2Good For People With Disabilities+1Good For Urban Residents-2
- 1/22/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/14/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 1/13/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Jefferson Van DrewRepublican · New Jersey