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RepublicanBill · H.Res. 27· House(119-HRES-27)

Expressing opposition to Central Business District Tolling Program of New York City.

Rep. LaLota
Age: 48 years
New York
Introduced
1/9/2025
Last activity
1/9/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsored by
Nick LaLota
Cosponsors
Republican - 3Democrat - 0
Transportation and Public Works
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses opposition to the Central Business District Tolling Program of New York City. The program proposes charging drivers up to $23 per day to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street. Daily commuters could face costs of an estimated $5,000 per year, and commercial vehicles could be charged multiple times a day. The text notes concerns that the program will harm small businesses still recovering from pandemic lockdowns and increase outer borough congestion. Ultimately, the House of Representatives disapproves of the program and recommends halting its implementation.

Yes

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4

    The resolution strongly recommends that the State of New York conduct and make publicly available a comprehensive economic impact report on the tolling program.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+3

    The resolution supports small businesses by acknowledging the severe economic burdens they face and recommending an impact report and halt to the program.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?+3

    The resolution recommends that New York State conduct and publish an economic impact report regarding the burdens the tolling program places on small businesses.

The opposite· 3 of 13

  • Is this likely to lower the price at the pump?-5

    The resolution expresses opposition to New York City's congestion pricing toll program which would charge drivers up to $23 per day to enter Manhattan.

  • Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?-5

    The resolution opposes the Central Business District Tolling Program which provides essential revenue to support the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's capital investments.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-4

    The resolution highlights that the tolling program will negatively impact low-income families and commuters traveling into the Manhattan business district.