Congress·In Progress·H.R. 8801

DC ROADS Act

District of Columbia: Ban on Congestion Tolls

May 13·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: A house committee

The DC ROADS Act moved out of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on May 19, 2026, after a successful vote. The bill is now waiting for the full House of Representatives to take action. It is actively moving through the legislative process.

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Unlikely to pass

While this bill has support from some members of Congress who want to protect commuters, it faces strong opposition from those who believe the city should manage its own traffic.

Key Points

This bill stops the District of Columbia from creating any new fees for driving into or through the city. These fees, often called congestion tolls, are usually meant to reduce traffic by charging drivers during busy times.
The plan would apply to all roads, bridges, and tunnels within the city limits. If passed, local leaders in D.C. would be legally banned from passing any laws that require drivers to pay these extra charges.
Supporters of the bill argue that these tolls are unfair to commuters and people who need to drive into the city for work or tourism. They want to make sure the capital remains accessible without extra costs for drivers.
This change would be made by updating the law that governs how much power the local D.C. government has. It would take away their ability to manage traffic using this specific type of pricing system.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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May 20, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 18.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

May 20, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

May 13, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

May 13, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

DC ROADS Act

Bill NumberHR 8801

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 18.

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