Bill · H.R. 5525· House(119-HR-5525)
Stop DC CAMERA Act
- Introduced
- 9/19/2025
- Last activity
- 3/18/2026 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 19.
- Sponsored by
- Scott Perry
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Stop DC CAMERA Act," aims to change traffic enforcement in the District of Columbia. It seeks to repeal the authority of the District of Columbia to use automated traffic enforcement systems. Additionally, it repeals the authority to erect signage that prohibits right turns at a red traffic signal. The legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 19, 2025.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+5
The bill reduces the regulatory authority of the District of Columbia over traffic enforcement.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
The repeal of automated enforcement may reduce the financial burden of traffic fines on low-income drivers.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+3
Residents of the District of Columbia will experience fewer automated traffic citations and more freedom in movement.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Removal of automated enforcement: By repealing Section 9e of the District of Columbia Traffic Act, 1925, the bill would stop the use of automated traffic enforcement systems (Section 2(a)).
- Restoration of turning rights: By repealing the authority to erect signage prohibiting certain right turns at red traffic signals under Title IX of the Fiscal Year 1997 Budget Support Act of 1996, drivers would no longer face prohibitions on these specific turns (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text.
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 Low Income Households+3Good For Urban Residents+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+2
- 3/18/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 19.
- 3/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/19/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced in House
Eric BurlisonRepublican · Missouri
Andrew OglesRepublican · Tennessee