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Anti-Congestion Tax Act

USA119th CongressHR-344| House 
| Updated: 1/14/2025
Josh Gottheimer

Josh Gottheimer

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (2)
Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to mitigate the financial impact of congestion pricing on drivers entering the New York City congestion tolling zone through specific crossings. It conditions the receipt of federal capital investment grants by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on ensuring that vehicles using the Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, or George Washington Bridge, or other immediate pre-zone crossings, receive a credit against the congestion toll. This credit would be equal to the toll paid for the initial crossing, effectively reducing the congestion charge for these drivers. Furthermore, the legislation establishes a new federal income tax credit for individuals. This credit allows taxpayers to claim the amount of any congestion toll paid for using these designated vehicular crossings immediately before entering the congestion tolling zone. The measure includes provisions to prevent taxpayers from receiving a double benefit by reducing other deductions or credits for the same congestion toll. The congestion tolling zone is defined as Manhattan south of and including Sixtieth Street, excluding the Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2523
Anti-Congestion Tax Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5014
Anti-Congestion Tax Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-422
Anti-Congestion Tax Act
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 13, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 14, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2523
    Anti-Congestion Tax Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5014
    Anti-Congestion Tax Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-422
    Anti-Congestion Tax Act


  • January 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 13, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • January 14, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

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Income tax creditsMotor vehiclesNew JerseyNew York CityNew York StateRoads and highwaysTax administration and collection, taxpayersTransportation costsUser charges and fees

Anti-Congestion Tax Act

USA119th CongressHR-344| House 
| Updated: 1/14/2025
This bill aims to mitigate the financial impact of congestion pricing on drivers entering the New York City congestion tolling zone through specific crossings. It conditions the receipt of federal capital investment grants by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on ensuring that vehicles using the Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, or George Washington Bridge, or other immediate pre-zone crossings, receive a credit against the congestion toll. This credit would be equal to the toll paid for the initial crossing, effectively reducing the congestion charge for these drivers. Furthermore, the legislation establishes a new federal income tax credit for individuals. This credit allows taxpayers to claim the amount of any congestion toll paid for using these designated vehicular crossings immediately before entering the congestion tolling zone. The measure includes provisions to prevent taxpayers from receiving a double benefit by reducing other deductions or credits for the same congestion toll. The congestion tolling zone is defined as Manhattan south of and including Sixtieth Street, excluding the Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2523
Anti-Congestion Tax Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5014
Anti-Congestion Tax Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-422
Anti-Congestion Tax Act
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 13, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 14, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2523
    Anti-Congestion Tax Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5014
    Anti-Congestion Tax Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-422
    Anti-Congestion Tax Act


  • January 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 13, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • January 14, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Josh Gottheimer

Josh Gottheimer

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (2)
Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Income tax creditsMotor vehiclesNew JerseyNew York CityNew York StateRoads and highwaysTax administration and collection, taxpayersTransportation costsUser charges and fees