DC ROADS Act
District of Columbia: Ban on Congestion Tolls
The DC ROADS Act is currently moving through the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Members recently voted to approve the bill with changes, which means it is now ready to move to the next stage of the legislative process. There are no companion bills currently listed for this legislation.
Legislative Progress
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
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.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
DC ROADS Act
Data Sources
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